Kenny McBride v Scottish Government
Former civil servant alleges discrimination on the basis of his gender critical beliefs
Kenny McBride, a former civil servant of Transport Scotland, is taking the Scottish Government to an employment tribunal alleging discrimination on the basis of his ‘gender critical’ beliefs.
In December 2022, Mr. McBride posted on a Scottish government intranet site highlighting the Sex Equality and Equity Network (SEEN). He alleges he received ‘extremely hostile’ comments, was told his views were not welcome and must be challenged in line with Scottish government's commitment to ‘diversity’.
Mr. McBride made a complaint and was dismissed within 24 hours. The complaint was never addressed.
Having attempted to seek resolution at every stage, Mr. McBride felt he had no choice but to take his case to an employment tribunal. He aims to compel the Scottish Government to end its hostility to civil servants who believe that sex matters, and also seeks compensation for his job loss and the discrimination he incurred.
Status
The case was due to be heard in February 2024 at Glagow Employment Tribunal, but Scottish Government cancelled due to one of their witnesses being hospitalised.
The case will now be heard on 17-21st June 2024.
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27 April 2023
Christian Institute - Scottish civil servant dismissed over ‘gender views’ seeks employment tribunal
7 April 2023
The Times - Civil servant ‘sacked over gender views’ seeks employment tribunal
3 April 2023
Scottish Herald - Scottish Government taken to employment tribunal in trans row