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Rowling Slams Tribunal's 'Scandalous' Verdict in Nurse Harassment Case

12/15/2025

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JK Rowling criticized the employment tribunal judgment involving nurse Sandie Peggie, labeling the errors as "absolutely scandalous."
The tribunal's judge, Alexander Kemp, amended the verdict, which upheld Peggie's harassment claims but dismissed discrimination allegations.
Peggie's legal team plans to appeal, citing "highly problematic" findings.
The judgment concluded Peggie was unlawfully harassed by NHS Fife bosses but ruled she was not harassed by Dr. Beth Upton.
The case raises concerns about trust in the judiciary.

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JK Rowling criticized the employment tribunal judgment involving nurse Sandie Peggie, labeling the errors as "absolutely scandalous."
The tribunal's judge, Alexander Kemp, amended the verdict, which upheld Peggie's harassment claims but dismissed discrimination allegations.
Peggie's legal team plans to appeal, citing "highly problematic" findings.
The judgment concluded Peggie was unlawfully harassed by NHS Fife bosses but ruled she was not harassed by Dr. Beth Upton.
The case raises concerns about trust in the judiciary.