David Hossack talks to Sarah Gilzean about the case of Lister v New College Swindon where a teacher was dismissed for - amongst other things - failing to use a pupil's preferred name and pronouns.
Wed 01 May 2024
Gender critical teacher not unfairly dismissed or discriminated against
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