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To think that the mother/daughter duo who took Michaela to court should face some natural consequences?

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KTheGrey · 16/04/2024 15:27

Apparently the mother involved wants to send her younger child to the school she finds so unsatisfactory in September. I don't think this is reasonable. I understand the logic of leaving a child at a school where they are established, but she should be expected to find a school she likes better for a younger sibling, surely.

She also intends to bring another suit, presumably tax payer funded again. I think that she should be expected to pay in full for any further suit she brings against the school. She could apply for costs if she wins.

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FloofyBird · 16/04/2024 15:45

People can feel a rule is discriminatory without finding the school as a whole unsatisfactory.

What is the other suit you allege she is going to bring?

MuggedByReality · 16/04/2024 15:41

This case is an excellent example of how English Common Law works.

It was reasonable for the pupil & her mother to challenge the school’s secular policy, but the judgement which backed the school’s right to set its own rules was the correct one and should set an important precedent for the education sector. The family can now choose where to send the younger child knowing that Michaela’s policy isn’t going to change.

I wonder if the pupil intends to pursue a legal career?

makeanddo · 16/04/2024 15:39

Not surprised by the outcome of this case, it's the right decision. Disgusted that it was taxpayer funded. Hope the school doesn't give place to younger child. Why would someone so religious send their child to a secular school when there are so many faith schools in London?

There is NO requirement did a child to pray at school. If you want your child to do it then find a school that offers it.

Sandwichblock · 16/04/2024 15:33

I think it was an important case and am a little surprised at the outcome TBH, but we need people to bring cases like this and "test" the law from time to time.

KrisAkabusi · 16/04/2024 15:32

Come on, give us a clue. Even a full name, if you can't link to a story!

FFS.

MidnightPatrol · 16/04/2024 15:32

IMO it’s a fair challenge re: ‘should you have the freedom to practice your religion at school’.

And I say that as an atheist.

BoohooWoohoo · 16/04/2024 15:31

I don’t know the story but it’s possible for a school to be great for one child but not another.

TheShellBeach · 16/04/2024 15:31

Could you link to whatever this story is?

neverendingcold · 16/04/2024 15:29

I don't think the younger child should be penalised for their mother/ older child's court case. I also think it should be allowed to raise court cases within reason and not be punished for it

Soubriquet · 16/04/2024 15:28

I’m not sure about this story? What is she suing for?