subsequently, in 2019, a formal agreement as to what events dr hutchinson could attend was approved by the governing body. despite this, he was allowed to remain an emeritus fellow of the college. this resulted in further backlash from students and alumni as well as more widespread coverage. human rights barrister dr charlotte proudman stated "the college has given fellows a licence to abuse their power with impunity. women students are not safe in their own colleges.", while the guardian called it "a gross betrayal to the students" and "a dangerous environment for women students to study".. the matter was highly divisive both to the student body, and to the fellows.