RE the television programme on December 6, regarding a young girl and her necklace.

Call it civil liberties? Don't make me laugh!

How does it stand up when we hear of a schoolgirl sent home for wearing a small cross around her neck?

Surely this is not just an adornment but a symbol of her faith?

At least we all thought so. Other nationalities wear what they care to think of as normal. So what next? I dread to think, maybe a body search.

According to the television report, followers of another religion were shown to have taken ceremonial daggers into class and others wore bangles.

Don't you think in this young girl's case the line has been over-stepped by the school?

Myself and many others wore crosses in our younger days and were very proud to do so.

Yes, it's true, we appreciate schoolchildren have to conform to the appropriate dress code, but how far is it going to go?

How much for the price of freedom?

ROSEMARY SPEDDING (Mrs), Oswald Street, Accrington.