The tribunal is hearing the case of Sandie Peggie, who was suspended by NHS Fife after complaining about having to share a changing room with Dr Beth Upton at Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy on Christmas Eve 2023.
The nurse was placed on special leave after Dr Upton made an allegation of bullying and harassment, and cited concerns about patient care.
Ms Peggie has lodged a claim against NHS Fife and Dr Upton, citing the Equality Act 2010, including sexual harassment, harassment related to a protected belief, indirect discrimination, and victimisation.
The tribunal, which is taking place in Dundee, is currently hearing closing submissions, having heard from all its witnesses before it was adjourned at the end of July.
Yesterday Ms Cunningham said NHS Fife had been “in the grip of a delusion” in its “gender identity belief”, and that it had subjected the nurse to a “heresy hunt” when she challenged this.
“NHS Fife has subjected a nurse of 30 years’ unblemished service to a full-blown witch hunt to punish her for standing up for her right not to undress in front of a male colleague,” she told the tribunal.
She also told the tribunal that trans women should be excluded from women-only spaces as they’re “still men” both legally and factually.
The tribunal has cost nearly £220,500 since it began earlier this year, but NHS Fife noted its liability is limited to £25,000 due to an indemnity scheme.
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