by Paul O’Hare, BBC
Lawyers for a nurse who complained about sharing a hospital changing room with a trans doctor have condemned an NHS Fife statement on the case as “irresponsible”.
The health board published the four-page document online while evidence was being heard in a case brought by nurse Sandie Peggie.
The statement alleged the employment tribunal had triggered “a threat of physical harm and sexual violence” against NHS staff. The matter was raised before the tribunal adjourned for the weekend and Judge Alexander Kemp said he would assess it before making any public comment.
Later, Scotland’s information commissioner criticised NHS Fife and said he may report the board to the Court of Session.
David Hamilton appeared to take exception to the statement setting out in detail the costs of the tribunal so far.
He wrote: “On 18 July 2025, NHS Fife released a media statement that referenced the commissioner’s decision 133/2025.
“The petulant tone of NHS Fife’s latest statement is quite remarkable but it is the contents that concern me most.
“They have now cast doubt upon the assurances they gave me regarding compliance with my decision notice.
“I will investigate further and if the authority has not indeed fully complied with my decision then I may report the matter to the Court of Session as a contempt of court.”
Read also: NHS Fife faces new FOI probe over Sandie Peggie case by Andrew Learmonth, Herald Scotland