The force had investigated the teenager's complaint and concluded "no further action" should be taken - and disclosure of the allegation had dealt a "killer blow" to the teacher's employment prospects, said the judge.

BBC: Cumbria Police infringed teacher's human rights

Finally the committee will consider the review of teacher employment , taking evidence from its author Professor Gerry McCormac and review member Isabelle Boyd.

BBC: Education and Lifelong Learning Committee

We welcome the Scottish government's ongoing commitment to teacher employment.

BBC: Small rise in primary one to three class sizes

Deputy chairperson of the employment and learning committee, the DUP's Tom Buchanan, said the board of the teacher training college should come up with a "Plan B".

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