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Teens launch challenge to expulsion over video of student snorting white powder
Summary
Two teenage boys have filed High Court challenges against their expulsions from a secondary school after they posted videos on social media showing a classmate snorting a white powder during a lesson. The videos, which were reportedly seen by only a few people, were discovered by one of the boy's mothers and brought to the school's attention. The school's board of management decided to exclude the boys, citing that their behaviour posed a serious threat to the school's order and discipline. The boys' lawyers argue that the board's decision breached fair procedures, was disproportionate, and ignored the principal's recommendation not to expel them. They also claim the boys were not warned that their statements could be used against them. The boys seek orders to quash the expulsion decision, to be readmitted, and to have the school provide appropriate educational provisions. The case will return to the court on Thursday.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Teens launch challenge to expulsion over video of student snorting white powder. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- New Year Other
- 2018-11-13 Publication
Why: At the High Court Barney Quirke SC, appearing with Andrew Whelan BL for one of the pupils, said that he was making the application because the student he represents is due to sit his Leaving Certificate examinations next June. CNI source report
Places mentioned
- High Court
Topics
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