The Reverend Bernard Randall has concluded his legal action against Trent College in Derbyshire after reaching a confidential settlement. The dispute originated in 2019 when Rev. Randall, then the school’s chaplain, delivered a sermon in the school chapel. In the sermon, he addressed the school’s implementation of an LGBT-inclusive curriculum, telling students they were entitled to hold their own views on the matter and were not required to support every aspect of the school's approach.

Following the sermon, Rev. Randall was suspended and subsequently dismissed from his position. He later filed a claim for unfair dismissal, arguing that he had been penalized for expressing mainstream Christian beliefs. The school maintained that its actions were necessary to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all students, particularly those identifying as LGBT.

While the specific terms of the settlement remain private, the resolution brings an end to a protracted legal battle that drew significant attention to the intersection of religious expression and institutional policies regarding gender and sexuality. The BBC reports that the agreement was reached without the college admitting liability. The case has been frequently cited by advocacy groups as a significant test of how schools balance the duty to protect minority students with the rights of staff to express traditional religious viewpoints.