'Disproportionate response' | Christian teacher sacked over LGBTQ+ social media posts wins landmark free speech appeal

A Christian teaching assistant who was sacked for sharing social media posts about LGBTQ+ education has won a landmark appeal - a significant legal victory which sets a crucial precedent for employee rights and employer responsibilities regarding the expression of controversial views in the workplace.

Kristie Higgs was sacked from her role at Farmor’s School in Gloucestershire in 2019, on the grounds of gross misconduct.