Court Battle Over School Ban on Prayer for Muslim Student
A Muslim student loses a court fight against a strict London school that banned prayer on campus. The school's ban on prayer was upheld by the court despite the student's claim of religious discrimination.
Key Points
- Muslim student sued a London school for banning prayer on campus
- School argued ban was necessary to maintain its strict rules and minimize social distinctions
- Court upheld the ban, citing its larger purpose of integrating diverse student body
Pros
- School's ethos of integrating pupils from different faiths and backgrounds upheld
- Ruling seen as a victory for schools to set their own rules
Cons
- Student and mother upset with the ruling