Christian School Worker Appeals Dismissal Over LGBT Facebook Posts

Kristie Higgs challenges her sacking for gross misconduct, claiming discrimination based on her Christian beliefs.

Kristie Higgs, a school worker from Gloucestershire, was dismissed in 2019 for Facebook posts criticizing LGBT+ relationship education.
Higgs argues her dismissal was due to her Christian beliefs, while the school claims it was because of the language used in her posts.
An anonymous complaint led to her suspension and subsequent dismissal after a disciplinary hearing.
An employment tribunal initially ruled her dismissal lawful, but an Employment Appeal Tribunal later ruled in her favor, ordering a new hearing.
Supported by the Christian Legal Centre, Higgs is now appealing the decision to order a new tribunal hearing, with the Court of Appeal expected to conclude the hearing on Thursday.