MONTREAL — Two Montreal lawyers have filed a motion seeking clarification about the rights of Quebecers who want access to justice while wearing religious attire.
The lawyers are acting on behalf of Rania El-Alloul, a Quebec woman who was refused her day in court by a judge because she was wearing a hijab.
Quebec court Judge Eliana Marengo told El-Alloul her case in late February would not be heard as long as she was wearing a head scarf.
Lawyers Julius Grey and Mathieu Bouchard say they're also preparing a judicial complaint against Marengo.
El-Alloul thanked the lawyers today for taking on the case.
She also acknowledged the Quebecers and Canadians who supported her right to practise her faith.
"I have every right to appear before any judge in any courtroom with my head scarf, just as someone wearing a turban or kippa has," El-Alloul said.
