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British boy who sued parents must stay at Ghana boarding school, judge rules

British boy who sued parents must stay at Ghana boarding school, judge rules

Summary

A High Court judge in London ruled that a 14-year-old British boy must stay at a boarding school in Ghana until he finishes his GCSE exams. The boy sued his parents because they sent him to Ghana due to concerns about his behavior in London. The court decided it was in his best interest to remain in Ghana for now.

Key Facts

  • A 14-year-old British boy was sent to a boarding school in Ghana by his parents.
  • His parents sent him there because they were worried about his behavior in London.
  • The boy filed a lawsuit against his parents to return to the UK.
  • A High Court judge ruled that he must stay in Ghana until he completes his GCSE exams.
  • The court decision took into account disruptions to his school and family life.
  • The boy has British and Ghanaian citizenship and cannot be named for legal reasons.
  • He feels unhappy and homesick in Ghana and wants to return to the UK.
  • Family therapy is planned as part of the "road map" for his return after exams.
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