The Banker’s Fine for Truancy

The Banker who is refusing to pay the fine issued by the local education authority because he took his children to the USA for a family memorial service, deserves all our support thetimes.co.uk (30 June 2014).

He is arguing that to take his children out of school was an exceptional circumstance, meaning that the rules on truancy do not apply. The Judge should not impose that rules which are subject to the Human Rights Act, and in a contract between the school and a parent the terms and conditions have to be reasonable, or are unenforceable, just like the ‘small print’ on the back of an order form contract when one buys a washing machine .

I do not believe for one moment that such a term is reasonable. This was not a “jolly”, nor is this an irresponsible parent keeping children off school for an improper reason.

No doubt they will be contacting expert solicitors to help with this litigation problem. Have a look at the hylton-Potts.com website to see how a good litigation lawyer can help Human Rights claims.