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Gay canon Jeremy Pemberton loses tribunal appeal | Gay canon Jeremy Pemberton loses tribunal appeal |
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A gay clergyman who lost an employment tribunal against the church has had his appeal dismissed. | A gay clergyman who lost an employment tribunal against the church has had his appeal dismissed. |
Canon Jeremy Pemberton had claimed the Church of England's stance on same-sex marriage breached equality laws. | Canon Jeremy Pemberton had claimed the Church of England's stance on same-sex marriage breached equality laws. |
But last year it was ruled he was not discriminated against when stopped from taking up a new post as a hospital chaplain after marrying his partner. | But last year it was ruled he was not discriminated against when stopped from taking up a new post as a hospital chaplain after marrying his partner. |
Mr Pemberton said the Employment Appeal Tribunal has given him leave to go to the Court of Appeal. | Mr Pemberton said the Employment Appeal Tribunal has given him leave to go to the Court of Appeal. |
'Source of hope' | 'Source of hope' |
Mr Pemberton, a hospital chaplain in Lincolnshire, was barred in 2014 by the then acting Bishop of Southwell from taking up a job for the NHS in Nottinghamshire, just weeks after marrying. | Mr Pemberton, a hospital chaplain in Lincolnshire, was barred in 2014 by the then acting Bishop of Southwell from taking up a job for the NHS in Nottinghamshire, just weeks after marrying. |
The Church had warned him marriage other than between heterosexual couples was against its teaching. | The Church had warned him marriage other than between heterosexual couples was against its teaching. |
In a statement today, Mr Pemberton said his appeal had been dismissed on every ground but judge Jennifer Eady QC had granted leave to refer the case to the Court of Appeal. | In a statement today, Mr Pemberton said his appeal had been dismissed on every ground but judge Jennifer Eady QC had granted leave to refer the case to the Court of Appeal. |
Mr Pemberton said: "The result is, obviously, not the one my husband and I had hoped for. | Mr Pemberton said: "The result is, obviously, not the one my husband and I had hoped for. |
"I appreciate that this case was a source of hope for many people and I am grateful that the judge has recognised its significance and indicated that its importance warrants permission to appeal to the Court of Appeal. | "I appreciate that this case was a source of hope for many people and I am grateful that the judge has recognised its significance and indicated that its importance warrants permission to appeal to the Court of Appeal. |
"I am now going to take some time to consider the lengthy judgment with my husband and we will decide on the best way forward." | "I am now going to take some time to consider the lengthy judgment with my husband and we will decide on the best way forward." |
A spokesperson for the Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham said: "Churches across the diocese continue to offer a generous welcome to people from all backgrounds and we remain fully engaged in the Church's exploration of questions relating to human sexuality. | |
"The Church of England supports gay men and women who serve as clergy in its parishes, dioceses and institutions. | |
"It has no truck with homophobia and supports clergy who are in civil partnerships, as set out in the House of Bishops guidelines in 2006." | |
A copy of the ruling is yet to be published by the judicial office. | A copy of the ruling is yet to be published by the judicial office. |
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