An appeal against an employment tribunal ruling involving Fife nurse Sandie Peggie has been allowed to proceed, her legal team has confirmed.
Background of the case
Ms Peggie took legal action against NHS Fife after sharing a changing room with transgender medic Dr Beth Upton at Kirkcaldy's Victoria Hospital in December 2023.
In December last year, the tribunal awarded her a partial victory, upholding her claims of harassment against her employer but dismissing allegations of discrimination, indirect discrimination and victimisation.
Appeal decision
On Monday, Ms Peggie's legal team announced the appeal against the findings could move forward, with a hearing likely to take place early in the new year.
"On July 31 2026, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) confirmed that Sandie Peggie's appeal against the judgment of the employment tribunal dated December 8 2025 should now proceed to a full appeal hearing," the legal team said.
"This follows a decision taken by His Honour Judge James Tayler on July 30 2026 that there are reasonable grounds for bringing 13 grounds of appeal contained in Mrs Peggie's notice of appeal dated January 19 2026."
Wider reaction and next steps
The high-profile case became a flashpoint in a row over gender rights, with a number of gender-critical groups and author JK Rowling voicing vociferous support for the nurse.
Claims against Dr Upton, who no longer works at NHS Fife, were dismissed. NHS Fife has been contacted for comment.
