Headscarf in Trial: Appointment of Judge May Be Rejected - Hesse bans headscarves for judges in landmark neutrality ruling
A Muslim lawyer in Hesse has lost her legal battle to wear a headscarf during court proceedings. The state’s Justice Ministry ruled that judges and prosecutors must remain religiously neutral in oral hearings. Her challenge was rejected by the Administrative Court in Darmstadt.
The plaintiff, a qualified lawyer, refused to remove her headscarf while working as a judge or prosecutor. She argued that her religious beliefs required her to wear it at all times. The Hesse Justice Ministry responded by stating that state neutrality in legal matters took priority.
The case sets a precedent for religious expression in Hesse’s legal system. Judges and prosecutors must now comply with the state’s neutrality rules during oral proceedings. The plaintiff’s options for further legal action remain unclear.
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