The High Court rejected a legal challenge from families and independent schools against Labour's policy imposing VAT on private school fees. The families argued the tax infringed human rights and unfairly impacted vulnerable groups, particularly those needing special educational provisions. This judicial defeat comes as the policy, expected to raise £1.5 billion in the first year, aims to reform education funding. Despite protests from parents citing inadequate state alternatives, the court ruled the claims were inadmissible, reinforcing the government's position on the necessity of the tax for educational reform.
Families with special educational needs children argued they had no option but to pay for private schooling, citing the failure of state provisions as the driving factor.
The High Court decision marked a significant defeat for families challenging Labour's VAT policy on private school fees, emphasizing the legality of the tax reforms.
The judges dismissed all claims against the VAT policy, ruling that its application did not breach human rights or target vulnerable groups unfairly.
The Labour government's reforms are projected to raise £1.5 billion in its first year, addressing critical funding issues in public education.
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