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Michaela School: Muslim student loses prayer ban challenge
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-68731366
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The non-faith state secondary school previously told the High Court that allowing prayer rituals risked “undermining inclusion” among pupils.
In an 83-page written judgment dismissing the student’s case, Mr Justice Linden said: “The claimant at the very least impliedly accepted, when she enrolled at the school, that she would be subject to restrictions on her ability to manifest her religion.”
Students are expected to adhere to strict rules including focusing on teachers extensively during lessons and remaining silent in corridors, as well as observing restrictions on uniforms.
The school argued its prayer policy was justified after it faced death and bomb threats linked to religious observance on site.
Lawyers for the pupil told the judge at a hearing in January that she was making a “modest” request to be allowed to pray for about five minutes at lunchtime, on dates when faith rules required it, but not during lessons.
Dismissing the student’s case, Mr Justice Linden said: "The claimant at the very least impliedly accepted, when she enrolled at the school, that she would be subject to restrictions on her ability to manifest her religion.
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