NHS Fife seeks to restrict public access to trans doctor tribunal

NHS Fife is seeking to restrict online public access to future hearings of an employment tribunal involving nurse Sandie Peggie, who was suspended after complaining about sharing a changing room with transgender doctor Beth Upton. The health board cited technical issues and interruptions from non-media observers as reasons for the delays experienced in prior hearings, prompting the request to limit livestream access solely to accredited media. Peggie has filed a complaint alleging sexual harassment related to her belief under the Equality Act 2010, while Upton countered with allegations of bullying and harassment. The hearings initially allowed public virtual viewing but were later restricted to media only. If approved, the new approach will maintain in-person attendance for the public. NHS Fife has also requested the revocation of live-tweeting permissions granted to the Tribunal Tweets group due to complaints about their posts.