Isle of Wight Council (Appellant) v Platt (Respondent)

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Courtroom 2 | Thursday 6 April 2017 | 09:45

Isle of Wight Council (Appellant) v Platt (Respondent)

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[Amethyst]

Re: Isle of Wight Council (Appellant) v Platt (Respondent)

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Background - Isle of Wight Council (Appellant) v Platt (Respondent)

Hand down - https://www.supremecourt.uk/live/court-01.html

[Amethyst]

Re: Isle of Wight Council (Appellant) v Platt (Respondent)

Appeal allowed. It's back to magistrates to pay the fine.

The Supreme Court unanimously allows the Council’s appeal, declaring that the word ‘regularly’ means ‘in accordance with the rules prescribed by the school’. Lady Hale, with whom the other Justices agree, gives the only judgment.

• Judgment (PDF)
• Press summary (PDF)