Teacher sacked after criticising ‘two-tier justice’ in Lucy Connolly case
- A teacher named Simon Pearson was sacked for criticizing Lucy Connolly's prison sentence as an example of 'two-tier justice'.
- Pearson expressed that Connolly's comments were 'obviously wrong' but believed she 'should not have been jailed'.
- He has filed a legal case claiming wrongful dismissal after being labeled 'Islamophobic' for expressing his views.
- Lord Young of Acton stated that Pearson's dismissal occurred at the request of the National Education Union.
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Teacher sacked for ‘Islamophobic’ posts takes legal action - Christian Concern
A well-liked Christian teacher with a 20-year unblemished record, has launched legal proceedings against Preston College after being sacked for ‘Islamophobia’ after expressing concern on Facebook over the Manchester airport attacks and Southport tragedy. Simon Pearson, 56, is being supported by lawyers at the Christian Legal Centre, and is determined to fight what he describes as a grave injustice. The case raises critical questions about the ba…
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