I do not exactly know what is going on in the Sir Robert Napier school in Gillingham where, schoolgirl Samantha Devine, has become a cause celebre for not being allowed to wear a crucifix on a chain when other emblems of minority religions are accepted.True. It could be another political correctness issue and that would surely not surprise me. If it is and the family are taking a stand - all well and good. They have my best wishes.
The Health and Safety issue quoted by the school presumably came into play because it was specifically a necklace/pendant.
The only way this may be properly be tested is if she were not allowed to wear a crucifix as a small badge. It is worrying that the paraphernalia of other religions are permitted automatically.
A worthy test case and headline for The Mail ? - I am simply unsure.
UPDATE: 16/1/07: The Robert Napier school appears to be backtracking on this issue.
UPDATE: 26/01/07 The school digs its heels in. Row carries on.
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