What's happened
Roz Adams, a former counsellor at the Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre, won a constructive dismissal claim after being subjected to harassment and discrimination due to her gender-critical views. The tribunal awarded her nearly £69,000 and mandated a public apology from the centre, which must also refer clients to her new workplace, Beira's Place.
Why it matters
What the papers say
According to the South China Morning Post, Roz Adams expressed gratitude for the tribunal's decision, emphasizing the need for a public apology and meaningful change at ERCC. The Scotsman highlighted her call for a clear definition of 'woman' to restore confidence among service users. The Guardian noted that the tribunal found ample evidence of harassment and discrimination, stating that Adams was not transphobic, which could reshape how organizations handle similar cases in the future.
How we got here
Adams was employed at the Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre from 2021 until 2023. In June 2022, she faced a disciplinary process initiated by the then chief executive, Mridul Wadhwa, who deemed her views transphobic. This led to her resignation in 2023 and subsequent legal action.
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What Happened in the Roz Adams Case Against the Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre?
Roz Adams, a former counsellor at the Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre, recently won a significant constructive dismissal claim. This case has sparked discussions about gender-critical views in the workplace and the implications of the tribunal's ruling. Here, we explore the key questions surrounding this landmark case.
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