Prison Worker Loses Employment Tribunal Appeal over Sermon

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Incident date
Country
United Kingdom
Categories
  • Government Restrictions
Attack Against
  • Faith
  • Morals
Societal Sphere
  • Governmental
  • Workplace
Religious Freedom / Discrimination
  • Access to Justice or Services
  • Freedom of Expression

A Christian prison worker has lost his latest appeal in the courts over his discipline by HMP Littlehey. Rev Barry Trayorn who worked as a gardener, but volunteered in the chapel, fell into trouble after delivering a talk to prisoners about homosexuality and sin. Following a complaint, he was disciplined then later resigned. In 2016, an employment tribunal ruled that his employers acted within the law. A judge confirmed in August 2017 that ruling was fair, claiming his words could "legitimise mistreatment of homosexual prisoners." Trayhorn will take his case to the Court of Appeal.