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 balance between workplace conduct, personal beliefs, and the right to speak freely on matters of public concern.
The teacher has now launched legal action which has been filed in the Employment Tribunal, with claims of wrongful dismissal, unfair dismissal, harassment, and discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.
Christian Concern / Christian Legal Center has taken Simon's case free of charge! We are so grateful for this as legal costs would have been way over Simon's budget as he was left with without a job at the time, paying the family mortgage with his sons, and supporting His wife with cancer.
Normally legal fees for defending an employment tribunal claim in the UK can vary significantly depending on the complexity of the case. Solicitors' fees for preparing a defence, drafting documents, and representing the employer at the hearing typically range from £5,000 to £20,000, with more complex claims involving discrimination or whistleblowing potentially exceeding £50,000.
We are grateful to God for the Christian Legal Center and all that they do and if you would like to support them as they help us it would be really appreciated!
100% of this Fundraiser (bar that which goes to GoFundMe) will go to the legal center, media and other costs for this case.
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