Rape Crisis Worker Wins £69,000 for Unfair Dismissal Over Gender-Critical Views
Roz Adams receives compensation and public apology after tribunal finds harassment and discrimination at Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre.
- Roz Adams was constructively dismissed from Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre after being labeled transphobic for her gender-critical views.
- The tribunal ruled that the disciplinary process against Adams was mishandled and motivated by bias, leading to her harassment and discrimination.
- Adams was awarded nearly £70,000, double the anticipated amount, for emotional distress and constructive dismissal.
- The Centre must now issue a public apology and start referring survivors to Beira’s Place, a support center founded by JK Rowling.
- Adams calls for a clear definition of 'woman' from the Scottish Government, ERCC, and Rape Crisis Scotland to ensure informed choices for survivors.