A DPD delivery man who wore a Jihadi-style black headband, featuring a Palestine Flag and Arabic writing, has been reported to DPD by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI).

He was seen on his way to deliver a parcel in the Kentish Town area of London.  The witness, who was Jewish, commented: “I know if I saw a man wearing this headband, on my doorstep I would be terrified.”

UKLFI has asked DPD if wearing the headband contravenes DPD’s uniform policy.

UKLFI has referred DPD to Section 29 (3) of the Equality Act 2010 which says:  “A service-provider must not, in relation to the provision of the service, harass  (a) a person requiring the service, or (b) a person to whom the service-provider provides the service.”

UKLFI argues that DPD was harassing Jewish, Israeli and Zionist recipients of its service, by creating an intimidating, hostile, and offensive environment for them – as harassment is defined in the Equality Act.

UKLFI has asked DPD to clarify whether its dress code allows staff to display political symbols on their clothing or jewellery. If it is not allowed, UKLFI has asked DPD to ensure that all staff and managers are aware of this, and that the delivery man in question is appropriately reprimanded.