observer Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 A Sihk policman who was told to remove his turban for riot drill training has won his appeal case. The judge saying that it infringed his dignity. Errm, thought this one had been put to bed with the motor-cycle helmet debate - it's a matter of safety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rifles Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Just let him go on the front line at the next riot.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Rules is rules is rules. WHY should there be exceptions? He should change his job if he is not going to comply!!!! Can everyone follow suit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted October 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Perhaps now he's got his compen, he'll seek another job?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Kennedy Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Very droll Observer. Understand the taxpayer has given him ?10,000 in compensation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 I'm sure there is a bobby's hat underneath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wahl Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 the compensation should be taken directly from the salary of the idiot who tried to enforce the sikh to wear a helmet. Surely the precedents set regarding headgear for motorcycles etc should have made the idiot aware of the stupid task that he wss trying to enforce. There again he was a policeman so enough said about sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 The gent apparently suffered panic attacks, stress and palpitations and had to go off sick from work over the issue during the long-running dispute with his employers. Question... should he really be in the police force Have to wonder how he would have coped or reacted if he was faced with a serious or life threatening situation As for riots and protective head gear.... does a turban offer the same level of protection? If he was seriously injured after a wack on the head wearing his turban could his family sue the police for not enforcing that he wore the correct safety gear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted October 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 He'll propbably join the Fire Service now, and pull the same stunt for more compen - all because this stupid liberal elite bend over backwards to respect some primitive belief systems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 If that is their belief, fair enough, but these people should decide whether they want the job with the same rules as everyone else, or try a different trade that is compatible with their religious views. It's a nonsense to alter the rules to accommodate them or even give them compensation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Kennedy Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 That's Diversity & Equality for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Kennedy Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 He'll propbably join the Fire Service now, and pull the same stunt for more compen - all because this stupid liberal elite bend over backwards to respect some primitive belief systems. Wouldn't a turban be a fire hazard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inky pete Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 The beard would certainly interfere with his breathing apparatus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Funny in World War 2 Sikhs who fought for the UK did not have to wear helmets if they did not want to. A great many did fight for us, just hope this adds a bit of perspective Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 ......and in WWII we were fighting Germans and Italians and even some French. Now we are taking orders from them and getting shafted by them. Just to add a bit more perspective! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Pure crap Baz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Funny in WW2 Sikhs who fought for us did it voluntarily and didn't hold out for compensation payments for some perceived slight. Keep things in perspective LtKije Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Thank you. At last I have managed to stoop down to your level Kije! Unfortunately for you, this is where you will always be; I will go back up now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 He only went for compo asperity when he was stopped from doing his job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Thank you. At last I have managed to stoop down to your level. Unfortunately for you, this is where you will always be; I will go back up now! Not on topic....... but I'd just like to say that that is a brilliant statement and one that I will definately remember and use in my off-line life where appropriate (which will probably be quite often) Nice one PS Lt K... I will probably think of you too each time I say it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 The problem is Kije, that in the world that we now live in, evrybody is told that their are no boundries to their employment prospects and that everything is possible. If he were to be on front line riot patrol and got clocked on the head with half a brick, I doubt that his turban would protect him. You have to look at modern building sites for a comparison, if you turn up on any site today, there are usually big signs that say "NO HAT, NO BOOTS.....NO JOB" would it be fair to let a turban wearer onto a building site and not enforce the hard hat rule that every body else has to obey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 And how does a riot policeman do his job without a helmet LtKije?? get into the real world. You say you work on industrial sites, and I bet you aren't allowed to enter without wearing full PPE, with no getout clause for your "religious beliefs". The same thing applies to any workplace and if your "religious beliefs" stop you from entering the workplace then compensation should not apply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Funny how a turban was good enough in a war zone, which is infinitely more dangerous than an every day work place, don't you agree. Ps Sorry Dismayed I've been thinking that about you for months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 ......and you accuse me of talking crap Kije!!! The bloody Talibanies (or maybe you don't like me refering to them like that as it may be a bit racist in your eyes?) wear turbans.... maybe we shouldn't shoot at them unless they wear the same helmets as our chaps?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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