Christian Teacher Appeals Dismissal Over Anti-LGBT Facebook Posts

Kristie Higgs argues her sacking was discriminatory, as Court of Appeal prepares to hear her case.

Kristie Higgs, a teacher from Gloucestershire, was dismissed in 2019 for gross misconduct after posting anti-LGBT content on Facebook.
Higgs claims her dismissal was due to her Christian beliefs and has been fighting the decision for five years.
An employment tribunal ruled in 2020 that while her religion is a protected characteristic, the school lawfully dismissed her.
Supported by the Christian Legal Centre, Higgs has now won the right to have her case heard by the Court of Appeal.
The hearing will involve multiple intervening parties, including the Association of Christian Teachers and the Free Speech Union.