A first victory for the Hijabeus? Since 2020, the collective has been fighting against the ban on wearing the hijab on football pitches during official competitions, a ban introduced by the French Football Federation (FFF) since 2016.
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But this Monday, June 26, this question was asked to the State Council. He has considered a class action against thepoint 1 of the FFF regulations, which prohibit “any wearer of any sign or clothing which apparently manifests a political, philosophical, religious or trade union affiliation”. And who, therefore, forbids them to play with the veil during the competitions.
“Free” to express their beliefs
During the hearing, the public speaker, Clement Malvertiwhose advice is still widely followed, recommended the cancellation of this article. He believes that we must remember the ” fundamental distinction between public service employees, to whom the principle of art neutrality “applies, and people” free to express their convictions as long as they do not disturb public order, reported theFrench media agency.
If for the rapporteur the question arises for the players selected in the French national team because they represent ” the nation “, this prohibition is, according to him, ” otherwise more questionable » for other FFF registered players.
Neither “proselytism” nor “provocation”
Because according to the speaker there is neither one nor the other ” proselytizing “, neither ” provocation “in just wearing the hijab on the ground, and no” neutrality requirement » for unpaid players of the FFF.
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Clément Malverti thus goes further in his conclusions, and considers that the current regulation of the FFF ” excludes » the players who wear the veil, because they have to « give up all competition and career “.
On the FFF side, their lawyer argues that what is sought in the willingness to wear the hijab on the ground is “ the import of community needs into football “, he declared. The decision will be made bythree weeks here.
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Source: Madmoizelle
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