A Muslim was in December 2013 rejected as an intern at a Montessori school in Amsterdam because men will not shake hands because of her faith. Today the College for Human Rights bends over her complaint. The Board proposes that no unlawful discrimination was made on the grounds of religion. Though there is indirect discrimination, but in this case is justified. for special education may indeed carry a fixed policy to comply with their policies. This is the case in this situation. The physical contact is important in Montessori education.

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