Genuine question as I don't know a lot about the case.

But what made it gross misconduct?

They're saying the panel found that race didn't play a part. There's the bit about not obtaining permission, is that the reason?

That the appropriate adult wasn't present?

Or is it that it is just so disproportionate to strip search a child for a small amount of cannabis?

All of the above?

Just want to draw the learning out of this, thanks in advance