The ‘Sikh Helpline’ Resolves Kirpan Ban Issue At UK School

:dateline:A school in the Midlands area of the UK had taken steps to refuse a Sikh child from wearing a kirpan. Due to the successful intervention of the CEO of the�Sikh Helplin,�a UK based charity that offers advice and counselling for a variety of social issues, the school reversed it’s decision.

The school in the central city of Birmingham, were offered�a consultation with Giani Sukha Singh, the founder and CEO of the�Sikh Helpline, who helped explain the significance of the kirpan for Sikhs. The organization also provided legal references to help the school understand the acceptance�of the wearing of the kirpan by Sikhs in institutions in the UK, according to UK law.

The�Sikh Helpline established contact with school after being contacted by the Sikh girl on their helpline.

The charity has�been operating in the UK for over 20 years and the �range of assistance offered by the Sikh charity is wide covering�the following societal issues:

• Domestic abuse (sexual, physical or emotional)
• Child abuse (sexual, physical or emotional)
• Bullying
• Kakaar issues at school
• Relationship issues
• Substance abuse (including drugs and alcohol)
• Depression and mental health issues.

Due to confidentiality, and in order to maintain a positive working relationship after a successful consultation, the school name has not been revealed by the charity, but the parents of the child have been immensely thankful to the organization.