Bremer Allowed to Wear Turban as Part of Uniform - CDU Wants Regulation - Bremen Court Allows Sikh Trainee to Wear Turban on Police Duty
A police trainee in Bremen has won the temporary right to wear his Sikh turban, known as a dastar, while on duty. The administrative court ruled in his favour on 19 or 20 March 2026, citing a lack of clear legal restrictions on religious symbols in police uniforms. The decision has sparked calls for new legislation to address the issue.
The trainee, currently studying police enforcement at the University of Applied Sciences for Public Administration, filed an emergency application to challenge the ban on his turban. The court found that Bremen's Civil Service Act does not explicitly regulate religious symbols in uniforms. As a result, the existing dress code could not justify prohibiting the dastar during operations.
The interim ruling allows the trainee to wear his turban until a final verdict is reached in the ongoing lawsuit. Meanwhile, the CDU's state parliamentary group has responded by demanding swift legislative changes. Marco Lübke, the party's interior policy spokesperson, argued that police must appear neutral, particularly when dealing with the public.
The CDU faction is now pushing for explicit laws to define what is permissible in police uniforms. Lübke insisted that the dress code should be updated to ensure officers present themselves without religious symbols. The case has highlighted legal uncertainty, prompting calls for clearer guidelines across the board.
The court's decision grants temporary permission for the trainee to wear his turban while performing official duties. The ruling also underscores the need for lawmakers to establish precise regulations on religious symbols in police uniforms. Until then, the interim measure remains in place, with further legal proceedings expected.
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