Jobcentre ejects Jedi Knight
17th March 2010
A Southend Jedi Knight who refused to dehood in his local Jobcentre was escorted from the premises by security stormtroopers, the Sun reports.
Chris Jarvis, 31, is described as a Star Wars fan and member of the International Church of Jediism. Said church’s intergalactic hoodie uniform is at odds with the strict doctrine of the Department for Work and Pensions, which may require Jobcentre “customers” to remove crash helmets or hoods for “security reasons”.
Regarding burqas and the like, Jarvis protested: “I was just standing up for my beliefs. Muslims can walk around in whatever religious gear they like, so why can’t I?”