Apology to Angelous Sofocleous
Monday 29-10-2018 - 09:31
Apology to Angelous Sofocleous
After investigation, Durham SU wishes to apologise to Angelos Sofocleous for the process used to remove him from the roles of Deputy Editor of The Bubble and Assistant Editor of the Philosophy Society Journal, Critique, for which Durham SU is the controlling body and the publisher. A complaint that correct and fair regulatory procedures were not followed in removing Mr Sofocleous from both groups has been investigated and upheld. No complaint in connection to debates about freedom of speech or trans rights has been upheld. Durham SU societies are democratic, and members are free to elect or no-confidence their leaders, but they must do so in line with their own and Durham SU’s regulations and with regard to the fairness of the process. In this case, that did not occur.
The Bubble and the Philosophy Society will publish an apology to Mr Sofoceous, in addition to this apology, in recognition that his removal did not follow due and fair process.
