British police force says it may allow female officers to wear burkas as part of uniform

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The Chief Constable of West Midlands Police said the force had "no barriers" relating to the burka



The hijab - which does not cover the face - has been approved as uniform by theMetropolitan Police and Police Scotland, but it is believed West Midlands is the first force to consider allowing officers to wear full-face burkas or niqabs.

British police force says it may allow female officers to wear burkas as part of uniform