he dean of a faculty on the College of Oxford has agreed to step down after the decision of excellent points between him and the establishment.
Christ Church stated a mediation course of concluded on Friday between the school and its dean, the Very Rev Professor Martyn Percy.
As a part of the decision, the school stated an individual who accused the dean of sexual harassment has settled her declare with him on phrases which, at her request, are confidential.
In accordance with The Guardian newspaper, the dean’s supporters stated the school pays a “substantial” sum in compensation to Prof Percy and reimburse his authorized prices.
Christ Church can now affirm that the mediation course of has been concluded and {that a} decision has been reached that’s acceptable to all events
The newspaper reported that Prof Percy stated in a press release that whereas the previous 4 years have “typically been harrowing”, he has “drawn nice consolation from the unwavering help from colleagues, alumni and pals”.
The school stated Prof Percy has agreed to step down voluntarily from his position as dean of Christ Church and can go away on April 26.
However an e-mail to his faculty handle prompted an computerized reply which stated “I’ve now left Christ Church”.
The one that made the accusation, referred to by the school as X, stated she introduced a declare of sexual harassment in opposition to the dean in October 2020 which he has all the time denied.
She stated in a press release launched by the school: “He has additionally denied that he victimised me together with after I introduced Employment Tribunal proceedings in opposition to him.
“I’ve to simply accept, extremely reluctantly, that it’s my phrase in opposition to his that the incident came about.
“I’m acutely conscious that this can be a state of affairs confronted by many ladies who convey complaints of a sexual nature.
“Sadly, the assorted processes which have adopted haven’t altered this case.
“Nonetheless, I need to acknowledge that Christ Church, to their credit score, has all the time supported my proper to make this grievance.”
The school stated it made clear all through the assorted dispute processes with the dean that no decision might be reached except the issues of the person making the allegation of sexual harassment in opposition to him had been totally addressed.
On the particular person’s request, Christ Church stated it is going to inside 12 months fee a complete evaluation of its insurance policies and procedures in relation to sexual harassment to be led by an unbiased skilled.
The school stated the evaluation will be sure that any future instances are handled “pretty and expediently”.
In her assertion, X stated: “I do know what I skilled on that day and I need to be sure that no different scholar or member of workers has to undergo the ordeal that I’ve.
“I’m happy that the Dean has agreed to step down from his position at Christ Church and, in return, I’ve agreed to settle my excellent claims in opposition to him.”
In a press release, Christ Church stated: “Christ Church can now affirm that the mediation course of has been concluded and {that a} decision has been reached that’s acceptable to all events.
“The dean has agreed to step down, voluntarily, from his position as dean of Christ Church, and the person who made the allegation of sexual harassment in opposition to the dean has agreed to settle her declare on phrases which on her request are confidential.”
