The mayor does seem to have failed, from the outset of this case, to have appreciated that his conduct was unacceptable.

The case tribunal has found that the respondent did fail to follow the provisions of the code.

I think from the outset there was a prima facie case and this has been vindicated.

I think that's fair to say. That has been the case from the outset, whether it's eligibility issues or training issues or whatever the case may be.

His treatment of the journalist was unnecessarily insensitive and offensive.

appreciated that a Christian would speak out.