The analysis of Articles of the ECHR relevant to the issue and particularly Articles 9 (Freedom of religion) and 2 of Protocol 1 (right to education), the citation of the related case law and my
personal experience, help me answer whether the right of a Muslim woman to be educated, work as a teacher, believe and manifest her
religious views is being deprived by her decision to follow the Islamic
dress - code or by prohibition - laws passed by European states and approved by the European court of Human rights (ECtHR).
The act does give some helpful guidance on considerations to be taken when deciding if such a penalty is reasonable: these include deciding whether the punishment is proportionate in all the circumstances, and whether there are any
personal characteristics relevant to the pupil, including their age, special educational needs, disability or any
religious requirements (e.g.
dress) affecting the imposition of the penalty.