- The Court of Appeal has rejected claims that the introduction of VAT on private school fees is incompatible with human rights law.
- This decision upholds a High Court ruling from June last year, which had dismissed a challenge against the policy.
- Legal action was initially brought against the Treasury by several schools, children, and their parents.
- Judges stated that the government provided reasonable justifications for not exempting low-cost private schools from VAT, citing 'serious detrimental consequences'.
- The court acknowledged the potential impact on families seeking private education for religious reasons but noted alternatives such as home schooling or state education.
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