- Robin Peverett
Robin David Peverett was headmaster of Dulwich College Preparatory School (near Cranbrook, Kent, UK) for 30 years until 1990.
He was sentenced to 18 months in prison, suspended for two years, after admitting nine charges of indecently assaulting seven pupils (six girls and one boy, between the ages of 10 and 13) in the late 60s and 70s. [ [http://www.guardian.co.uk/Archive/Article/0,4273,4032230,00.html Guardian Unlimited | Archive Search ] ]
However, after lengthy legal wrangling and plea-bargaining he pleaded guilty and was allowed to walk free. Judge David Griffiths said, a serious breach of trust which would normally warrant custodial sentence, but because of Peverett's achievements in the field of education - there were glowing testimonies from former pupils, staff, parents, fellow heads and even one ex-cabinet minister - his was an exceptional case.
He was stripped of his OBE (awarded 1995) following his conviction. Fact|date=June 2008
References
External links
*http://www.dcpskent.org/s/dcps/page_1018.htm
*http://www.guardian.co.uk/Archive/Article/0,4273,4032230,00.html
*http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/this_britain/article275584.ece
*http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/782888.stm
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