Overview
- Judges upheld Peggie’s harassment claim on four counts, including the board’s failure to revoke interim permission for Dr Beth Upton to use the women’s changing room after Peggie complained.
- The tribunal criticised NHS Fife for an unreasonable investigation timeline and for referring to patient‑care allegations during the dispute, and it noted an initial instruction that restricted what Peggie could say.
- All allegations against Dr Upton were unanimously dismissed, with the panel finding the doctor a broadly reliable witness and rejecting claims of conspiracy or malice.
- The 312–318 page judgment says April’s Supreme Court ruling on biological sex was not determinative for workplace changing rooms, stating access may be lawful depending on circumstances.
- NHS Fife said it will review the judgment with legal advisers; a compensation hearing is scheduled and supporters say an appeal against parts of the ruling is likely.