detrimental to religious minorities – directly contradicting the most important principle of
all, found in section I: “In cases of doubt or contestation (…), the principles should be
interpreted to favour members of minorities as bearers of rights but also as potential
victims of educational deprivation.”
This is absolutely essential. It needs to be underlined and understood to apply to all the
recommendations. No matter what the original intent, if application of any principle or
policy results in the targeted exclusion of members of minorities, this is (by definition)
unacceptable. It will need to be corrected, by the authorities, through effective
mechanisms for appeal and remedial action.