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the head of a cambridge college is stepping down over claims that he mishandled a student's complaint about sexual misconduct

The head of an historic Cambridge University college has stepped down following accusations that he failed to adequately investigate a sexual abuse case.   

An independent inquiry had recommended that Trinity Hall consider taking disciplinary action against its master, Dr Jeremy Morris, in relation to his handling of one allegation.

Dr Morris disputed this recommendation but thought it 'in the best interests of the College' to offer his resignation.

In a statement released today, the College confirmed his departure after seven years and thanked him for his near decade of service at Cambridge. 

He had already stepped back from his duties last year while the college considered its response to issues raised in a report published by an online news website.

Revd Dr Jeremy Morris has sensationally quit his post as Master of Trinity Hall following accusations that he failed to adequately investigate a sexual abuse case

Revd Dr Jeremy Morris has sensationally quit his post as Master of Trinity Hall following accusations that he failed to adequately investigate a sexual abuse case

Trinity Hall said, in a statement published on its website on Tuesday: 'The college has accepted the resignation of the Master, Revd Canon Dr Jeremy Morris.

'Following allegations made in an online news site in early 2020, Trinity Hall's Governing Body agreed in March that year to commission an independent, external inquiry, led by Gemma White QC, into the college's handling of all the allegations raised.

'The inquiry report recommends that the college consider initiating disciplinary action against the Master in relation to his handling of one allegation made against a third party.

'The governing body has determined that there is a prima facie case for disciplinary action.

'The Master disputes this recommendation, noting in particular the inquiry's recognition that a number of contributors had praised his personal support for those who have raised issues of sexual abuse in specific situations.

'However, he considers that it is in the best interests of the college for him to offer his resignation, given the difficulties of the last 18 months, to enable the search for a new Master to begin.

'The college thanks Revd Canon Dr Jeremy Morris for his seven years of service to the college as its Master and for his nine years as Dean of Chapel, and wishes him well for the future.' 

A revealing online news article published by Tortoise in February 2020 reported on a number of allegations being made against students and staff working within Trinity Hall (pictured)

A revealing online news article published by Tortoise in February 2020 reported on a number of allegations being made against students and staff working within Trinity Hall.

More than 500 Cambridge students, staff and alumni signed an open letter calling for Dr Morris to resign that month.

He temporarily stepped aside from duties while an internal probe, led by barrister Gemma White QC, took place, before resigning 18 months later. 

In May of this year, Trinity Hall released an update on their report which revealed their Inquiry Report will include recommendations for the creation of a 'Sexual Misconduct Working Group' - including both current and former students.  

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