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Should We Ban the Burqa?

Banning the burqa would be an act of cultural and gendered unfairness. The principle of fairness demands that we allow individuals to make personal choices about their lives—choices that don’t harm others but are deeply tied to identity, belief, and conscience. It is fundamentally unfair to single out Muslim women and ask them to bear the burden of societal discomfort with visible religious expression. Fairness means listening before judging and recognising that one person’s discomfort does not justify another person’s loss of liberty.

FREDIE Spotlight: Carrington West

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Carrington West is a UK-based recruitment agency specialising in the built environment, connecting top talent with both public and private sector organisations.
Since its founding in 2010, the company has expanded to serve diverse sectors, with a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Through their Investors in Diversity journey, Carrington West aims to foster an inclusive workplace, enhance employee wellbeing, and strengthen relationships with clients and communities, while embedding ethical and socially responsible practices across their operations.