Social Worker Wins £58,000 in Landmark Case Against SWE for Gender-Critical Views

Apr 29, 2024, 12:57 AM

Social worker Rachel Meade, who was suspended for her gender-critical views, has been awarded significant damages in a landmark case. The employment tribunal awarded Meade £58,000 [US $72,422] in damages from Social Work England (SWE) and the City of Westminster. This includes £40,000 for injury to feelings, aggravated damages against both SWE and the City of Westminster, and exemplary damages specifically against SWE. The tribunal's decision to award exemplary damages, a rare form of punishment for egregious behavior, highlights the severity of the misconduct by SWE.