Idit Arad, an 18-year-old opera singer from Israel, faced harassment and abuse from her tutor, Paul Roberts, upon her arrival at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. Despite her talent and scholarship, Arad was subjected to obsessive attention that escalated to sexual advances and explicit correspondence. After many years, she reported the incidents, leading to an investigation that revealed systemic failures in the school's duty of care. The Guildhall School eventually issued an apology and acknowledged the misconduct, despite Roberts's long tenure, suspending him following Arad's complaint.
Idit Arad's promising music career was derailed by a tutor's obsession and abuse, while the Guildhall School failed to protect her over the years.
Guildhall School acknowledged its failings in protecting Idit Arad from the teacher's behavior and apologized for not disciplining him after complaints were made.
Arad reported feeling unsafe at the Guildhall, as she was preyed upon by a tutor without adequate support from the school's leadership over the years.
Paul Roberts's behavior was eventually acknowledged as gross misconduct by the Guildhall School, which chose to uphold Idit Arad's complaints regarding his actions.
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