French court suspends closure of Al Ghazali school in Creil
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Yabiladi
The urgent applications judge at the Administrative Court of Amiens has suspended the six-month closure of the Al Ghazali Muslim school group in Creil, allowing classes to partially resume from 9 November. The court also ordered a new safety inspection within 15 days, according to France 3 Régions.
The urgent applications judge at the Administrative Court of Amiens suspended on Friday 6 November 2026 the prefectural order requiring the Al Ghazali Muslim school group in Creil, Oise, to close for six months, allowing classes to partially resume from Monday 9 November, reports France 3 Régions. The court considers the sanction imposed on 29 September to appear disproportionate, while noting several breaches of safety rules.
The inspection that led to the closure had notably identified the use of premises not declared as classrooms, difficulties during the inspection, a playground arranged on a car park without separation and access to a hangar containing dangerous materials. A previous order had already concerned the primary school, where works and a fire risk had been reported.
The Oise prefecture says the judge confirmed the shortcomings identified by the state and announces that it will appeal against the suspension. The court also ordered a new inspection by the safety commission within a maximum of 15 days.
The reopening remains partial: the 121 primary pupils must await the safety inspection. The decision comes after safety difficulties were reported at the primary school?
