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Originally Posted by Northern Monkey
A father has lost his legal challenge against a fine for taking his daughter on an unauthorised term-time holiday.
The Supreme Court ruled against Jon Platt, who had won earlier legal battles against a £120 fine in a case brought by the Isle of Wight council.
He said the decision, over a trip to Florida, meant the "state was taking the rights away from parents".
Term-time holiday dad loses court battle
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-39504338
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And he's depriving his daughter of some of her education.