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University of Sussex 'sorry' for domestic violence failings University of Sussex 'sorry' for domestic violence failings
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A university has apologised for the "inadequate" way it handled the case of a former student who was attacked by her lecturer partner.A university has apologised for the "inadequate" way it handled the case of a former student who was attacked by her lecturer partner.
Allison Smith, 24, was "knocked out" by Dr Lee Salter in September 2015 but he continued teaching at the University of Sussex for another 10 months.Allison Smith, 24, was "knocked out" by Dr Lee Salter in September 2015 but he continued teaching at the University of Sussex for another 10 months.
The university commissioned a review to examine its response.The university commissioned a review to examine its response.
Reporting on the findings, vice-chancellor Prof Adam Tickell said he was "very sorry for the failings".Reporting on the findings, vice-chancellor Prof Adam Tickell said he was "very sorry for the failings".
Salter was finally suspended by the university after a conviction in June 2016 and later lost his job. He was sentenced to 22 weeks in prison, suspended for 18 months.Salter was finally suspended by the university after a conviction in June 2016 and later lost his job. He was sentenced to 22 weeks in prison, suspended for 18 months.
The independent report by professor of criminology, Nicole Westmarland of Durham University, praised two members of staff but identified four areas of poor practice. It said:The independent report by professor of criminology, Nicole Westmarland of Durham University, praised two members of staff but identified four areas of poor practice. It said:
Prof Tickell said: "Our foremost concern remains with Allison Smith, who has been incredibly courageous. Prof Tickell, who commissioned the report on his first day as vice-chancellor, said: "Our foremost concern remains with Allison Smith, who has been incredibly courageous.
"It is only right that I am now able to formally acknowledge that the university's response to her case was inadequate."It is only right that I am now able to formally acknowledge that the university's response to her case was inadequate.
"I am very sorry for the failings identified... I am committed to the university addressing these issues.""I am very sorry for the failings identified... I am committed to the university addressing these issues."
Allison Smith, who was a post graduate student during the time of the relationship, said she was pleased to see the university plan to put "major changes" in place.Allison Smith, who was a post graduate student during the time of the relationship, said she was pleased to see the university plan to put "major changes" in place.
She added: "I will never forget the kindness shown to me once the case became public and I deeply thank everyone who has supported me."She added: "I will never forget the kindness shown to me once the case became public and I deeply thank everyone who has supported me."
Salter was found guilty of assault by beating and causing criminal damage to belongings at Brighton Magistrates' Court in June.Salter was found guilty of assault by beating and causing criminal damage to belongings at Brighton Magistrates' Court in June.
As well as his suspended sentence, he was issued with a restraining order, fined £2,765 and ordered to carry out 150 hours of unpaid work.As well as his suspended sentence, he was issued with a restraining order, fined £2,765 and ordered to carry out 150 hours of unpaid work.