A Muslim witness in an Auckland criminal trial will be allowed to wear her veil in court - for today at least.
Fouzya Salim is expected to attend the Auckland District Court today to explain why she should be allowed to continue wearing the veil when she gives evidence in an insurance fraud case.
Judge Lindsay Moore has agreed to permit the veil during today's hearing before deciding whether to allow it when he hears the case.
Defence lawyer Colin Amery does not want Mrs Salim or Feraiba Razamjoo - the sister of his client - to wear veils when they give evidence against Abdul Razamjoo.
Mr Amery said the court could not assess the women's demeanour as they gave evidence if their faces were covered.
Woman to give evidence while concealing face
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