The campaign to try and ensure children in Scotland can receive free musical instrument tuition has hit its initial fund raising target of £15,000.
It will be used to pay for legal fees to fund the first steps towards a potential judicial review of the lawfulness of the fees in Scotland's state schools.
Breaking the law
The campaign believes that local authorities are breaking the law that requires state schools to provide education without charging fees.
It will now be able to engage the renowned legal team of Solicitor, Elaine Motion, and Advocate, Aidan O'Neill QC who have a formidable track record of judicial review of the Scottish Government including in relation to education matters.
Full aim
Campaign activist Ralph Riddiough, who is also giving his professional expertise free of charge told 4BR. "The fund has met its initial target and will now stay open to try and reach its full aim to help the case run all its way.
However, it's my hope that the strong representations the legal team will make before this gets to court will bring about a proper financial and political resolution that is so needed."
In a recent debate in Holyrood it was noted that the Scottish Government had stated that instrumental music tuition should be "provided free of charge".
The fund has met its initial target and will now stay open to try and reach its full aim to help the case run all its wayCampaign activist Ralph Riddiough
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