Dhakirah Salim , 19 , decided to enter a Miss England contest with her sister . Went to local auditions in Birmingham and was told she could compete . But she was barred from competition because she has a daughter . Competition small print says mothers and married women can not enter . Comment: Organisers defended rules and said they exist to protect the 'family unit '
Dhakirah Salim , 19 , decided to enter a Miss England contest with her sister . Went to local auditions in Birmingham and was told she could compete . But she was barred from competition because she has a daughter . Competition small print says mothers and married women can not enter . Miss Salim said rules imply young mothers can not be good role models . Organisers defended rules and said they exist to protect the 'family unit '