A mum and dad have been fined, despite spending up to £70 per week trying to get daughter to school, a court heard.
  • DavidGA@lemmy.worldEnglish
    141·
    11 days ago

    I understand why this is local news but I can’t think of a good reason why this is worth sharing here.

    • Echo Dot@feddit.ukEnglish
      111·
      11 days ago

      Because it’s the most interesting thing that’s happened in Stoke-on-Trent in years.

    • Krill@feddit.ukEnglish
      1·
      11 days ago

      Begs the question, what are the parents to do, is being fined for something outside of their control justice? Or is it considered acceptable for parents to physically restrain their child to force school attendance?

  • tetris11@feddit.ukEnglish
    2·
    11 days ago

    … the handbags and the gladrags that your poor old grandad had to sweat to buy you…