Overview

• The employment tribunal in Dundee resumed this week, hearing Sandie Peggie’s claims of sexual harassment and belief discrimination against Dr Beth Upton
• An internal disciplinary hearing in June found insufficient evidence of gross misconduct by Peggie, yet NHS Fife continues to contest her legal claims
• As of June 30, NHS Fife incurred £258,831 in legal fees defending the case and remains liable for the first £25,000 under its indemnity scheme
• Police Scotland intervened after staff and legal representatives received threats of physical harm and sexual violence linked to the tribunal
• The health board has launched a formal review of its single-sex facilities guidance across all sites to comply with the Supreme Court’s definition of “woman” under the Equality Act