Overview

• For Women Scotland has formally asked the Dundee employment tribunal for permission to intervene in the case, citing concerns over barrister Jane Russell’s characterisation of the April 2025 Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of sex.
• Jane Russell KC, representing NHS Fife and Dr Beth Upton, repeatedly disputed that the Supreme Court decision established trans women as legally classified as male under the Equality Act.
• Evidence hearings concluded on July 29 after a second round of testimony and the tribunal is scheduled to hear oral submissions in September.
• Tribunal costs have surpassed £258,000, with NHS Fife liable for up to £25,000 and the remainder covered by insurance.
• A final judgment on Sandie Peggie’s discrimination, harassment and protected disclosure claims is expected by December 2025.