Randall v Trent College

The Revd Dr Bernard Randall, an Anglican priest, was employed as the College’s Chaplain. In May 2019, he delivered two sermons to the pupils about “competing ideologies”, which led to his summary dismissal on 30 August 2019. On appeal, he was reinstated, subject to compliance with various management instructions, but he was made redundant. In Mr B Randall v Trent College Ltd & Ors [2023] UKET 2600288/2020, he claimed harassment, direct discrimination on grounds of religion or belief, victimisation and unfair dismissal – and was unsuccessful. We reported the judgment here.

It has now been reported that HHJ James Tayler has ruled that the previous decision was unsafe and has remitted the case to the Employment Tribunal for a rehearing. His judgment is not yet available; if and when it is, we will publish a note.

Mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse

The Explanatory Notes to the Crime and Policing Bill include the following on mandatory reporting:

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