Evangelical Christian Union Calls for Clarification of ‘Reinstatement’

The Evangelical Christian Union at Exeter University has responded to a press release issued 18 January by the student guild over the impending legal battle set to take place for the ECU's reinstatement.

Ben Martin, the small groups secretary of the ECU in Exeter, whose name had been used to commence the legal proceedings against the student guild, stated: “The Evangelical Christian Union at Exeter University is of the view that the service of legal proceedings was entirely appropriate. The ECU believes that if legal process had not been commenced the ECU would still be suspended and Christian students denied the full rights and privileges that all other students enjoy on campus.”

In addition, referring to an “informal telephone conversation” made between the guild of students president Ms Percy and the ECU, Martin said, “The ECU accepts that a vague informal telephone conversation was made by Ms Percy on 4th January; however the intent was unclear and was not in writing. The ECU do not accept that this was a lifting of the suspension.” Read more For the Exeter Students' Guild's version of events see here.