School assistant challenges dismissal after criticising LGBT teaching
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A school assistant says she was fired for her Christian beliefs has begun a court challenge over her dismissal after she criticised plans to teach pupils about LGBT+ relationships.
Kristie Higgs, 47, was sacked for gross misconduct by Farmor's School in Fairford, Gloucestershire, in 2019 after sharing Facebook posts condemning the proposals.
London's Court of Appeal began considering her legal challenge this morning, after Mrs Higgs and supporters gathered outside and held a group prayer.
Mrs Higgs, from Fairford, had shared and commented on posts raising concerns about relationship education at her son's Church of England primary school.
Pupils were to learn about the No Outsiders In Our School programme, a series of books teaching the Equality Act in primary schools.
Kristie Higgs, 47, who was dismissed for gross misconduct by Farmor's School in Fairford, Gloucestershire, in 2019, is at London's Court of Appeal today with supporters
She says she was unfairly dismissed after sharing Facebook posts criticising moves to teach pupils about LGBT+ relationships
Mrs Higgs, from Fairford, shared and commented on posts which raised concerns about relationship education at her son's Church of England primary school (pictured)
Mrs Higgs, who was posting on Facebook under her maiden name, shared two posts in October 2018 to about 100 friends, one of which referred to 'brainwashing our children'.
An anonymous complaint was made to the school and Mrs Higgs was suspended and, after a disciplinary hearing, dismissed for gross misconduct.
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School worker who claims she was sacked for her Christian beliefs wins right to appeal
Mrs Higgs, supported by the Christian Legal Centre, took the school to an employment tribunal, arguing she had been unlawfully discriminated against because of her Christian beliefs.
The school denied dismissing the mother-of-two because of her religious beliefs and For those who have almost any issues concerning exactly where and how to use bokep anak kecil, you are able to call us in our own web site. said she was sacked because of the language used in the posts.
In its ruling in 2020, the tribunal concluded her religion was a 'protected characteristic' as defined by the Equality Act, but the school dismissed her lawfully.
Mrs Higgs appealed against that judgment to the Employment Appeal Tribunal in London, which ruled in her favour but remitted the case to an employment tribunal for a fresh determination.
Her lawyers are now challenging the decision to order a new tribunal hearing.
Before the appeal, Mrs Higgs said: 'I wouldn't want any parent to go through what I have over the past five years. Nobody should be sacked for raising the concerns that I did in the way that I did.
Mrs Higgs, who was posting on Facebook under her maiden name, shared two posts in October 2018 to about 100 friends, one of which referred to 'brainwashing our children'
Her supporters gathered outside the Royal Courts of Justice this morning
Mrs Higgs' lawyers are now challenging a decision to order a new tribunal hearing
'My posts were a warning and so much of what has happened in the debate over the past five years has vindicated me.
'I pray now that the Court of Appeal will make the right judgment and will make a ruling that protects Christian employees and parents' freedom to express their beliefs without fear of being silenced.'
Andrea Williams, chief executive of the Christian Legal Centre, said: 'This case is profoundly important for free speech and Christian freedom. Its outcome will set an important legal precedent for many years to come.'
The appeal before Lord Justice Underhill, Lord Justice Bean and Lady Justice Falk began this morning at the Royal Courts of Justice in London, with the hearing expected to conclude tomorrow.
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Kristie Higgs, 47, was sacked for gross misconduct by Farmor's School in Fairford, Gloucestershire, in 2019 after sharing Facebook posts condemning the proposals.
London's Court of Appeal began considering her legal challenge this morning, after Mrs Higgs and supporters gathered outside and held a group prayer.
Mrs Higgs, from Fairford, had shared and commented on posts raising concerns about relationship education at her son's Church of England primary school.
Pupils were to learn about the No Outsiders In Our School programme, a series of books teaching the Equality Act in primary schools.
Kristie Higgs, 47, who was dismissed for gross misconduct by Farmor's School in Fairford, Gloucestershire, in 2019, is at London's Court of Appeal today with supporters
She says she was unfairly dismissed after sharing Facebook posts criticising moves to teach pupils about LGBT+ relationships
Mrs Higgs, from Fairford, shared and commented on posts which raised concerns about relationship education at her son's Church of England primary school (pictured)
Mrs Higgs, who was posting on Facebook under her maiden name, shared two posts in October 2018 to about 100 friends, one of which referred to 'brainwashing our children'.
An anonymous complaint was made to the school and Mrs Higgs was suspended and, after a disciplinary hearing, dismissed for gross misconduct.
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School worker who claims she was sacked for her Christian beliefs wins right to appeal
Mrs Higgs, supported by the Christian Legal Centre, took the school to an employment tribunal, arguing she had been unlawfully discriminated against because of her Christian beliefs.
The school denied dismissing the mother-of-two because of her religious beliefs and For those who have almost any issues concerning exactly where and how to use bokep anak kecil, you are able to call us in our own web site. said she was sacked because of the language used in the posts.
In its ruling in 2020, the tribunal concluded her religion was a 'protected characteristic' as defined by the Equality Act, but the school dismissed her lawfully.
Mrs Higgs appealed against that judgment to the Employment Appeal Tribunal in London, which ruled in her favour but remitted the case to an employment tribunal for a fresh determination.
Her lawyers are now challenging the decision to order a new tribunal hearing.
Before the appeal, Mrs Higgs said: 'I wouldn't want any parent to go through what I have over the past five years. Nobody should be sacked for raising the concerns that I did in the way that I did.
Mrs Higgs, who was posting on Facebook under her maiden name, shared two posts in October 2018 to about 100 friends, one of which referred to 'brainwashing our children'
Her supporters gathered outside the Royal Courts of Justice this morning
Mrs Higgs' lawyers are now challenging a decision to order a new tribunal hearing
'My posts were a warning and so much of what has happened in the debate over the past five years has vindicated me.
'I pray now that the Court of Appeal will make the right judgment and will make a ruling that protects Christian employees and parents' freedom to express their beliefs without fear of being silenced.'
Andrea Williams, chief executive of the Christian Legal Centre, said: 'This case is profoundly important for free speech and Christian freedom. Its outcome will set an important legal precedent for many years to come.'
The appeal before Lord Justice Underhill, Lord Justice Bean and Lady Justice Falk began this morning at the Royal Courts of Justice in London, with the hearing expected to conclude tomorrow.
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