carry a Kirpan (ceremonial dagger)
Is this considered a reasonable adjustment under UK Law?
Overview
Initiated Sikhs must carry the Kirpan. It is usually secured and worn under clothes.
For Employees
I carry a Kirpan as a mandatory article of my faith. It is small, sheathed, secured, and worn under my clothes at all times.
For Employers
You should permit this unless there is a specific high-risk environment (e.g., secure psychiatric unit, prison, or airport airside) where specific security laws apply.
Key Considerations
- Is it secured/sheathed?
- Is it worn invisibly?
- UK Law generally permits this for religious reasons.
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