Fishmonger Faces Charges for Refusing Masked Woman
A fishmonger is facing a criminal case. The court found he discriminated against a woman wearing a niqab. This happened four years ago in Hoek van Holland.
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service is starting a criminal case against the fishmonger. The Hague District Court decided there was a possible case of discrimination. The woman was buying cod when the fishmonger refused to sell her a portion. He said he couldn't see her face because she was wearing a niqab. This case is about discrimination based on what someone is wearing.
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Highlights
Fishmonger Faces Criminal Charges
The Public Prosecution Service will start a case against a fishmonger.
Woman Refused Service Due to Niqab
A woman wearing a niqab was denied a portion of cod.
Court Rules Discrimination Occurred
The Hague District Court found a potential case of discrimination.
Incident Happened Four Years Ago
The event took place in Hoek van Holland four years earlier.
Prosecution Focuses on Discrimination
The prosecution is focusing on the fishmonger’s discriminatory actions.