Fitness group drops headscarf ban

Fitness group Fit for Free has scrapped its ban on Muslim headscarves, following complaints to the equal opportunities commission and public prosecution department.


The gym company, which has 30 operations nationwide, has revised its ban on headgear to make an exception for head coverings worn for religious reasons.

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