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Police Officers Awarded £50K for Sex Discrimination Case

9/2/2025

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A tribunal determined that two suspended Police Scotland officers were victims of sex discrimination for taking a selfie with pop star Tallia Storm while on duty.
Officers PC Jones and PC Tunnock were awarded £50,000 in compensation for mental health impacts.
The tribunal criticized former Assistant Chief Constable Ritchie's reaction as a "knee jerk" response to social media backlash.
The March 2024 incident prompted significant changes in the department's handling of sexism allegations.

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A tribunal determined that two suspended Police Scotland officers were victims of sex discrimination for taking a selfie with pop star Tallia Storm while on duty.
Officers PC Jones and PC Tunnock were awarded £50,000 in compensation for mental health impacts.
The tribunal criticized former Assistant Chief Constable Ritchie's reaction as a "knee jerk" response to social media backlash.
The March 2024 incident prompted significant changes in the department's handling of sexism allegations.