Court of Appeal judges have rejected claims that the introduction of VAT to private school fees is incompatible with human rights law.
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Court of Appeal judges have rejected claims that the introduction of VAT to private school fees is incompatible with human rights law.
Judges deemed the policy ‘proportionate’ in its aim to raise extra revenue for state schools
Around 11,000 pupils have already left private schooling since the policy came into force in January
Private school families have been dealt a devastating blow after they lost a High Court challenge to Labour's VAT on fees.
Judges dismiss three claims that new tax had breached human rights
The judgment by the High Court said the 20 per cent VAT would have a 'disproportionately prejudicial effect' on pupils with…
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