The cruelty of campus cancel culture

Alexander Rogers , 20 , took his own life after being shunned by his peers in what was described in court as a pervasive cancel culture.

The coroner told the inquest that Alexander was ostracised by his immediate peers because of their perception of what had taken place with a young woman.

Less than a week later , Alexander wrote a note indicating he intended to end his life.

Alexander Rogers' peer group were young teenagers when the #MeToo movement reached its peak in the late 2010s .

Accusations of sexually inappropriate behaviour from women now have the power to condemn and turn individuals into social pariahs.

Universities must demonstrate to students the importance of nuance, tolerance and not rushing to judgement.