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Demeanour Case Scenarios. Scenario 1. A Muslim woman seeking a protection order gives evidence to the court. She is wearing the niqab which is a garment that covers all facial features except for the eyes; it is often worn for religious reasons. Scenario 2.
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Scenario 1 A Muslim woman seeking a protection order gives evidence to the court. She is wearing the niqab which is a garment that covers all facial features except for the eyes; it is often worn for religious reasons.
Scenario 2 A woman who avoids eye contact and does not seem to be sure about simple facts about events of which she was part. This confusion is not uncommon for women who have been traumatised.