Teacher Patrick Lawler banned indefinitely for calling Islam satanic
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Key Points:
- Patrick Lawler, a teacher in Northumberland and Bristol, has been banned indefinitely from the teaching profession for calling Islam "satanic" and making other offensive remarks to pupils, including praising cocaine purity in the past.
- A Teaching Regulation Agency hearing found Lawler guilty of professional misconduct and bringing the profession into disrepute, citing concerns for pupil safeguarding and wellbeing.
- Lawler, who previously appeared in a BBC Wales investigation into far-right extremism, expressed racist and violent views outside the classroom, though these comments were not part of the formal hearing.
- Despite the ban, Lawler remains involved with the far-right group Patriotic Alternative, as evidenced by recent appearances on their social media channels.
- He can apply
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