Poppies at Bury St Edmunds.
Day 5 was Friday 12 June 2026. Day 6 is Monday 15 June 2026.
Day 5 saw the cross-examination of Prof Chris Reynolds (former Plumian Professor, now of University of Maryland), and the partial cross-examination of Prof Nigel Peake (Master Elect of Darwin College).
Day 6 will start with Prof Peake returning to give evidence. In the afternoon Prof Tim Harper will be cross-examined.
The proceedings of the Tribunal may be viewed remotely. If you do not have a Cloud Video Platform (CVP) link, please contact Watford Employment Tribunal to request it. The email address is watfordet@justice.gov.uk. Please give them the case in your email header: It is Evans v Cambridge University and others (case numbers: 3307960/2023 and others)
The Bundle has now been separated into smaller pdfs.
The Bundle and witness statements will be accessible in a non-downloadable, non-printable format for the duration of the hearing (or as otherwise directed by the Judge). This ensures that remote participants have equivalent access to those attending in person. The password is ETxxxx, where xxxx should be replaced with the code already issued to you to access the CVP for the live hearing.
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22 Comments
TheResearcher · 15 June 2026 at 09:00
It would be great if the public could know the sequence of people in the cross examination so that they can arrange their lives accordingly to be able to attend in person or remotely. There are multiple people in this case who affected many other members in the University and these members will likely want to see these individuals being cross examined as to their credibility. I surely do.
If this could be asked to the Judge, it would be great. Thank you.
Cambridge Prison Experiment · 15 June 2026 at 09:31
Definitely I think the many people who raised their complaints to the Pro VC and VC, but were ignored or victimized, have the right to see how they answer questions in respect of this case. For many it will be as close as they ever get to finally receiving an answer, and as if cannot be recorded, this really is the only opportunity to see what they have to say for themselves.
21percent.org · 15 June 2026 at 09:34
Our understanding is that the running order of witnesses can be changed by the Respondents at any time. We will try to update in accord with legal protocol.
SeeyouatFH · 15 June 2026 at 10:08
Thank you for all the effort to keep the public up to date.
- · 15 June 2026 at 10:11
Thank you. Open justice requires the ability to know how and when to watch the system in action, without any prior assumptions. After all, this is also their opportunity to clarify and explain why things happened the way they did.
Interest of Conflict · 15 June 2026 at 13:12
Thank you for keeping us informed, especially as some of us have to split session attendance with work and family duties so cannot follow along every day.
In my view the problem is not so much “conflict of interest” (though it is surely also that) as it is “interest of conflict”. That is, the way HR and legal operate, there is a vested interest in drawing out grievances for as long as possible out of interest in generating additional cost / justification for services; and also, in both cases, a deliberate strategy of wearing victims down for as long as possible.
Raven · 15 June 2026 at 18:33
It is an adversarial culture or perhaps rather a parallel “litigation” world that HR and legal have created within the university – like children frustrated not to be able to play with the grown-ups in a court of law, and desperately wanting to win all those “litigations” in their own playground at absolutely all costs.
TheResearcher · 15 June 2026 at 13:58
It is unfortunate that this case is being presented and treated as a singular and isolated case, when independent victims of abuses at Cambridge University know that it is not true and many of the behavioural patterns they see being described here happened to them as well in different Departments and Schools.
I hope this case and others will bring some change, but if not, what we really need is a collective claim in tribunal to show the recurrent patterns across campus and how they affect numerous people, students and staff. I hope the 21 Group can help with that if needed.
AwaitingET · 15 June 2026 at 17:07
Agreed – class action lawsuit. Too bad we don’t have this in UK.
Action · 15 June 2026 at 17:26
Definitely a massive class action grounds here. Possible that students might be able to do one under UK law as consumers of university services though, that is worth checking out then plenty of staff dealing with the same issues over harassment and failure of duty of care can definitely pile in as witnesses.
Me too · 15 June 2026 at 17:38
This is so important! In general, can tribunals consider evidence across multiple cases? Everyone in this group knows it is the same BS over and over, I bet the lawyers too. The pattern is so obvious when you have seen the same thing a hundred times. Otherwise I don’t know what you do… just get everyone over the line to speak out I guess? And funnily I don’t think that influences this case at all, in that any outcome will lead people to speak up (and not even sure which would have a bigger effect – the confirmation or the outrage)
>> · 15 June 2026 at 14:44
Especially as many involve the exact same parties even down to the individuals responsible.
TheResearcher · 15 June 2026 at 18:37
Guys, check the Guardian: “University of Cambridge accused of tolerating misogyny and bullying in tribunal.” Read in particular “A spokesperson for the University of Cambridge said: “The university strongly rejects these claims and is vigorously defending this case”” This is so humiliating and at the same times Cambridge.
It is because of claims like this that multiple victims have to come forward, ideally as a collective. These managers need to be exposed and embarrassed. It seems clear that is the only way they will change. They are denying what many know is true.
Hopefully more articles will follow shortly!
TheResearcher · 15 June 2026 at 18:42
Forgot to post the link…
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2026/jun/15/university-of-cambridge-accused-of-tolerating-misogyny-and-bullying-in-tribunal
How many articles in national newspapers about misconduct at UCam just in 2026? Remember folks, we are just in June…
? · 15 June 2026 at 19:36
Should we transfer the discussion chain over to guardian article comments what is the mood?
Anonymous · 15 June 2026 at 19:43
Thank you to all involved in exposing this very dark issue that has taken grip at our Universities. Many people will benefit from the courage that all concerned have shown here, including other whistleblowers, and more than you know already. Keep going, others will follow.
All stand together · 15 June 2026 at 19:47
Oh do not worry. There is a lot more coming.
Helix · 15 June 2026 at 21:34
I feel very upset by the final quotation that “the university rejects these claims and is vigorously defending this case”. Who speaks for the university here? And who decided to “vigorously” defend the case – or even to “defend” it at all? Not any single person whom I know at Cambridge, that much is certain.
TheResearcher · 16 June 2026 at 06:24
Unfortunately, there is still a large list of people from the University willing to say such things and hide behind “spokesperson.” I would be very surprised, however, if any senior member would come out now and say these things. Ask Kamal Munir next time you see him what he thinks about the whistleblowing policy at Cambridge and how it has been applied in the last few years, namely by him.
This situation will only continue if members allow it to continue. A Grace asking for an external review of HR practices and other important issues can always be around the corner. But what do I know, I am just an expelled student with unreasonably persistent behaviour!
Cluedo · 16 June 2026 at 06:44
It’s quite telling that even the designated “spokesperson” will not even give their name. Basically like, hey, I’m just paid to say this, it isn’t my opinion…
TheResearcher · 15 June 2026 at 19:56
Please do not forget the humiliation video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pizOGdQK4tE
Those who have checked the bundle now know that many of these individuals are involved in Evans versus Cambridge University + others.
DialMeA · 15 June 2026 at 20:31
Yeah hiding in plain daylight… what a cliché