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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 3 July 2025

Debate

Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

Contribution

Again, case law supports this. In Ali v United Kingdom 2015, the European Court found that administrative decisions with serious consequences must be informed by the applicant’s actual circumstances. In MM v United Kingdom 2012, the court held that assessments affecting Article 8 rights must be accurate and informed. That means expertise and experience: someone at the table who understands the home education context.

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