Dr R Akintayo v Fife Health Board and Dr J McLaren

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS (SCOTLAND) Case No: 8002048/2025 Final hearing Held in Edinburgh on 10, 11, 12 and 13 August 2026 Employment Judge A Jones Tribunal Member R Duguid Tribunal Member M MacFarlane Dr R Akintayo Claimant In person Fife Health Board First Respondent Represented by: Ms Stobart, counsel Dr J McLaren Second Respondent Represented by: Ms Stobart, counsel

JUDGMENT It is the unanimous judgment of the Tribunal that the Claimant was not discriminated against or harassed because of race and his claim is dismissed.

SUMMARY REASONS Introduction

1. The Claimant lodged a claim on 19 September 2025 claiming that he had been subjected to unlawful conduct on the grounds of race by the first and second Respondents.

2. The Claimant gave evidence and was cross examined. The second Respondent also gave evidence and the Tribunal then heard from Dr Ahmad who was the 8002048/2025 Page 2 Claimant’s line manager. A joint bundle of documents was produced, and a joint list of issues had been agreed. Parties helpfully provided written submissions and were given an opportunity to comment on the other party’s submissi...