London Met 'plague' email was only 'banter'

How interesting - the university statement appears incongruent with the facts of the case as presented. In interpreting tribunal outcomes, we need to separate the findings of fact (which in this case seem not to reflect well on management style and standards of professional behaviour), from the rulings of law, which may hinge on technicalities. Sadly, some behaviours may be objectively reprehensible, but may nevertheless not cross the very stringent legal thresholds applied in tribunals.