Woman Wins £69,000 Payout Following Dismissal Over Gender-Critical Views

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Roz Adams, a former worker at the Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre (ERCC), has been awarded £69,000 in compensation after a tribunal ruled she was unfairly dismissed due to her gender-critical views. In May, the tribunal concluded that Adams had suffered harassment and discrimination leading to her constructive dismissal by the ERCC.

 

The tribunal highlighted that there was "ample evidence" of bias from the former ERCC chief executive, Mridul Wadhwa, who, according to the ruling, perceived Adams as transphobic. This perception was cited as the basis for a “completely spurious and mishandled disciplinary process,” which ultimately led to Adams’s departure. Wadhwa, a trans woman, resigned from her position in September.

 

Adams's situation drew comparisons to the works of Franz Kafka, with the tribunal describing the internal disciplinary proceedings she endured as “reminiscent” of Kafka's narratives about bureaucratic absurdities. Adams had questioned the policy allowing trans female counsellors to work with female survivors of sexual violence, which reportedly triggered the disciplinary actions against her. As part of her compensation, the tribunal awarded Adams £68,989.71—nearly twice what was initially expected—as a redress for discrimination, unfair dismissal, and the emotional toll she endured.

 

Additionally, the ERCC has been instructed to issue a public apology on its website and begin referring clients to Beira’s Place, a support center dedicated to helping female survivors of sexual violence. This facility, established by author JK Rowling, is where Adams currently works after leaving the ERCC.

 

In his ruling, Judge Ian McFatridge noted that Adams “was not transphobic” and that her actions did not constitute bullying or harassment. He described it as “extraordinary” that the ERCC had hesitated to refer cases to Beira’s Place, given the tribunal’s findings and the ERCC’s commitment to supporting survivors of sexual violence.

 

Expressing gratitude to her supporters, Adams stated that the compensation would allow her time to “rest” after the ordeal. She also expressed hope that ERCC, Rape Crisis Scotland, and the Scottish government would undergo “meaningful change” in response to her case. “My priority remains that all victim-survivors of sexual violence can make a genuinely informed choice about the service they seek and have confidence in who will support them,” Adams said, calling for clearer definitions and transparency from these organizations. She specifically urged them to adopt a clear definition of “woman” in the context of their services.

 

Adams also remarked on the progress of reconciliation, noting that ERCC representatives had recently visited Beira’s Place for a “productive” meeting. “While I do not underestimate the harms and hurt felt by many, or the enormity of the task, I hope this suggests seedlings of change and the start of bridges being built,” Adams shared, emphasizing the need for “space and support to step back, rethink, and repair.”

 

In a public statement, the ERCC board acknowledged its mishandling of Adams’s case and extended an apology. “We are committed to balancing the views, needs, and wants of all our service users, staff, and volunteers,” the board stated, admitting that “during the employment tribunal with Roz Adams, we did not act in the right way.” They clarified that Adams’s actions stemmed from a desire to support service users rather than any form of transphobia. “We should have listened more to Roz’s concerns and never pursued disciplinary action, and for that, we are sorry,” the board concluded, noting that they have already implemented changes based on the tribunal’s findings and the recommendations of Rape Crisis Scotland.

 

Based on a report by The Guardian 2024-11-08

 

 

 

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