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Girls given legal right to wear trousers in schools in Northern Ireland

Girls given legal right to wear trousers in schools in Northern Ireland
BBC News Friday 11 September 2026, 16:24 UTC 1 min read
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Guidelines stipulate that school uniform policies for the 2027/28 school year onwards must include the option for girls to wear trousers.

Guidelines stipulate that school uniform policies for the 2027/28 school year onwards must include the option for girls to wear trousers.
Northern Ireland Guidelines (LOCATION)
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