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.

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