Key facts of the case - The complaint was submitted by a few female students regarding the verbal warning by the headmaster not to wear religious symbols at school, as well as the regulations of the regional inspectorate.

Main reasoning of the court - The CPD has found no discrimination in the verbal warning by the headmaster not to wear religious symbols at school, as well as in the regulations of the regional inspectorate, on the grounds that the access of the female students to the classes was not restricted. It has further recommended to the Minister of education and science to prepare a comprehensive analysis of the Bulgarian educational system in the context of observing anti-discrimination legislation and ensuring the freedom of religions.

Comment - The Third Panel of the Commission for Protection against Discrimination (CPD) deals with cases related to nationality, citizenship, origin, religion and faith. There is also the Five-member Panel for dealing with cases of multiple-discrimination.