Nurse Faces Tribunal Over Transgender Colleague's Access to Female Changing Room

Sandie Peggie claims harassment after raising objections to Dr. Beth Upton's use of female facilities, while denying allegations of intolerance and misconduct.

• Nurse Sandie Peggie has brought an employment tribunal against NHS Fife and Dr. Beth Upton, a transgender doctor, alleging harassment for her gender-critical beliefs.
• The dispute centers on three encounters in 2023, including an incident on Christmas Eve, where Peggie objected to Upton using female changing rooms at Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy, Fife.
• Peggie denies accusations of bullying, racism, and homophobia, asserting her objections were limited to Upton's presence in female spaces and not Upton's gender identity.
• Dr. Upton filed a formal complaint after the Christmas Eve incident, claiming distress and harassment, which led to Peggie's suspension and an internal investigation by NHS Fife.
• The tribunal has highlighted broader debates over workplace policies, protected beliefs, and the rights of transgender individuals in shared spaces.

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