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School holiday ruling

School holiday ruling

BBC / Family Education Trust

A difference of opinion among Christians has emerged after the Supreme Court ruled in April against a father for taking his child out of school on a holiday during term time.

Jon Platt, who had previously won legal battles against a fine in a case brought by his local council, said the decision meant the state is ‘taking the rights away from parents’.