Brian Walker took the Scout Association – which was founded on Christian principles in 1908 – to court last year, claiming he had been discriminated against on the grounds of his faith
But it has now emerged the 63-year-old will receive damages – and funds to cover his legal costs – under an out-of-court settlement reached with scout bosses last month.
He said: “I am raising this case as I believe the fundamental values of Scouting are being undermined.”
“Parents need to be made aware of what is happening at the centre of Scouting, and will eventually flow out into the local groups.”
Mr Walker was expelled with immediate effect after he wrote to Scouting Magazine in March 2017, saying the movement was “promoting” Islam and LBGT pride events.
He raised several concerns, including one claim that the Scouts faith calendar mentioned Islam but did not feature Christmas or Easter.
Referring to the out-of-court settlement, a spokesperson for the Scout Association told the Mail on Sunday: “This does not imply that we accept Mr Walker’s claim made against us or his view of the world.
“The Scouts do not accept Mr Walker was right when he made his offensive comments.
“As a charity, we had to weigh up whether it was worth using our limited time and money on a costly and prolonged legal dispute.”
Mr Walker, who has part of the Scout movement for more than 50 years, also questioned…
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