Government Action Needed to Stop Veils Being Imposed on Muslim Woman, says Think-Tank

Policy Exchange said it must take into account that some Muslim religious dress is seen as oppressive and promoted by Islamic groups with ‘contestable’ views.

Supporters of Pakistani religious party Jamaat-e-Islami hold a rally to observe the World Hijab (veil) Day in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013. AP Photo/B.K. Bangash

The government needs to take a stronger stance in stopping dress codes being imposed on Muslim women, a British think-tank has said.

A new report (pdf) by Policy Exchange warns that Islamist groups have dominated the discourse surrounding religious clothing in the UK and beyond, potentially limiting the freedom of choice for Muslim women in what they wear.