University of Galway lecturer challenges suspension over 'false accusation' of sexual activity

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The action has been brought by Nigel Roberts who is a lecturer at the University's School of Podiatric Medicine.

A LECTURER AT the University of Galway has launched High Court proceedings over what he claims is his wrongful suspension from his job following a “false accusation” that he engaged in sexual activity in his office with one of his female students.

He denies ever having sexual relations with the student in question and says that the ongoing investigation into the allegation is flawed and should be halted. He says that the student, who he said he does not know terribly well, has confirmed this to investigators appointed by the University. He said she was extremely upset and had visited his office, like many other students have done, for personal guidance and counseling related to a serious medical condition the student’s mother has.

Those recordings, Roberts says, do not in any way indicate any sexual activity, and no clear or discernible sound of any kind can be made out on them.

 

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