Top London school’s ban on prayer rituals not unlawful, high court rules

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Top London school’s ban on prayer rituals not unlawful, high court rules

Michaela community school, run by former government social mobility tsar Katharine Birbalsingh, introduced ban last MarchA ban on prayer rituals at one of the highest-performing state schools in England, famous for its strict discipline code and high-profile headteacher, was not unlawful, a high court judge has ruled.The case against Michaela community school in Brent, north-west London, was brought by a Muslim pupil, known only as TTT in court …

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Muslim school student loses U.K. court bid over prayer rituals ban

The High Court in London hearing the case was told the ban introduced last year stemmed from several dozen students beginning to pray in the school’s yard, using blazers to kneel on.

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Muslim pupil loses High Court challenge against school’s prayer rituals ban

The student took legal action over the policy at Michaela Community School in north London.

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Muslim student loses High Court challenge against 'Britain's strictest school'

The student, who cannot be named, took legal action against Michaela Community School in Brent, claiming the policy was discriminatory and "uniquely" affected her faith due to its ritualised nature

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Muslim student at 'Britain’s strictest school' loses High Court challenge to prayer ban