Father loses court battle over term-time holidays
The Isle of Wight father who refused to pay a fine for taking his daughter out of school has lost his legal battle in the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court to rule in term-time holiday legal battle
The UK's highest court will give its decision today in a legal battle between Isle of Wight education chiefs and a man who took his daughter on holiday during term-time.
Jon Platt refused to pay a £120 fine. Local magistrates and the High Court found there was no case to answer, but the Island's council took the case to the Supreme Court.
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Thousands of parents to pay higher holiday costs?
Judges at the Supreme Court have ruled against a father who took his child on holiday during term time.
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Term-time holiday dad loses Supreme Court ruling
Jon Platt, who refused to pay a fine for taking his daughter on holiday during term time, took his battle to the highest court in the land.
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Term-time holiday fine case reaches Supreme Court
The case of a father who successfully challenged a conviction for taking his child away during term-time will be heard in the Supreme Court.