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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Lauren Gilmour

‘Reluctance’ within police to admit some officers are racist and sexist – lawyer

A solicitor who has represented female officers with claims of sex discrimination against Police Scotland said she is disappointed there is a “reluctance” to admit there are individuals within the force who are racist and sexist.

Margaret Gribbon represented former armed response officer Rhona Malone, who won almost £1 million in compensation in a landmark legal case which found she had been victimised after raising concerns about sexism within Police Scotland.

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