Charity Commission criticises Oxford college over mismanagement

Christ Church college spent 6m in legal fees and PR costs in effort to oust its head

One of Oxford's most venerable colleges has been severely criticised by the Charity Commission over mismanagement and misconduct in a long-running battle to oust its former head.

Christ Church, which was founded in 1546 and has educated 13 UK prime ministers and 17 archbishops, spent more than 6.6m in legal fees and public relations costs in its efforts to force out its dean, the Very Rev Martyn Percy.