Scottish Catholic Observer

Respondents were asked whether a bank should be able to insist employees, including a woman wearing a crucifix, take off their religious dress or symbol while at work. 15 per cent were in favour of allowing employers to insist workers did not wear a crucifix. Those under 40 were twice as likely as those over 65 to say employers should be able to stop employees wearing a crucifix. 20 per cent also believe employers should be able to force a Sikh to not wear a Turban and 18 per cent said a Muslim woman should not be allowed to wear a headscarf at work.

Peter Kearney, director of the Scottish Catholic Media Office, said: “It is disappointing to see that a minority of Scots still believe it is acceptable to discriminate against people on the grounds of their religion by compelling them to remove religious symbols such as a cross or crucifix in the workplace.”