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Bremen Court Lets Sikh Police Trainee Wear Turban During Public Duties

The provisional ruling cites a missing ordinance on appearance rules, leaving a two-week window for appeal.

Overview

  • The Bremen Administrative Court granted a preliminary injunction on March 19 allowing the trainee to wear his Dastar during public-contact duties.
  • Judges found no sufficient legal basis for a blanket ban because the police uniform regulation does not address religion-related appearance.
  • The court noted that a specific ordinance from the Senator for Interior and Education governing such rules has not been issued.
  • The trainee had been confined to internal duties after refusing orders to remove his turban and argued violations of religious, training and professional freedoms.
  • The decision restores the suspensive effect of his complaint, and the police may appeal to the Higher Administrative Court within two weeks of notification.