Edinburgh ponders fate of 'scientific racist'

An Edinburgh University tribunal is expected today to hear the final evidence in its investigation of self-styled "scientific racist" psychology lecturer Chris Brand. The tribunal, which is being held in private, can recommend penalties ranging from dismissal to guidance on future behaviour.

The university will not reveal the precise charges against Mr Brand, who was suspended in November for alleged gross misconduct after publishing an Internet letter questioning paedophilia charges against 73-year-old Nobel prizewinner Daniel Gajudusek.