NeubergerLord Neuberger said Muslim women should be allowed to wear a full-face veil when appearing in court to show respect to 'different customs . He also said judges must be aware of their 'subconscious bias ' Judges are 'rightly ' seen as from 'privileged ' part of society , he said . He cited a judge ruling on a case of an unemployed traveller as an example . Since publication of this article , NeubergerLord Neuberger has since clarified his position which may be read here : Article .
Lord Neuberger said Muslim women should be allowed to wear a full-face veil when appearing in court to show respect to 'different customs . He also said judges must be aware of their 'subconscious bias ' Judges are 'rightly ' seen as from 'privileged ' part of society , he said . He cited a judge ruling on a case of an unemployed traveller as an example . Since publication of this article , Lord Neuberger has since clarified his position which may be read here : Article .