A solicitor representing a nurse who objected to sharing a female changing-room with a transgender doctor has said aspects of the judgment in an employment tribunal are “hugely problematic for women”.

Sandie Peggie was suspended by NHS Fife after complaining about having to share a changing-room with Dr Beth Upton at Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy on Christmas Eve 2023.

She was placed on special leave after Dr Upton, a transgender medic, made an allegation of bullying and harassment, and cited concerns about patient care.

Ms Peggie had lodged a claim against NHS Fife and Dr Upton, citing the Equality Act 2010, including sexual harassment, harassment related to a protected belief, indirect discrimination and victimisation.

The employment tribunal hearings took place in Dundee before Jud

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