Former period dignity officer settles out of court
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Jason Grant was hired to help implement the legal right to free period products in Tayside
A man who was removed from his role as Scotland's first period dignity officer has settled his case out of court.
Jason Grant sued the partnership that hired him last year, on the grounds of sex discrimination, with the case set to call next March.
An HM Courts and Tribunal Service spokeswoman confirmed the case had been settled and would not be proceeding as planned.
No details of the terms of settlement have been been made.
Mr Grant's legal team declined to comment on the case.
His appointment sparked a heated debate online, with critics saying the job should have gone to a woman.
His role was created to ensure the legal right to free period products in public places and was described as the first of its kind in Scotland.
The working group - which comprises of representatives from Dundee and Angus College, Perth College, Angus Council and Dundee City Council - had said Mr Grant was the strongest candidate for the job.
A Dundee and Angus College spokesperson said: "The dispute between the parties has been resolved and no further statement shall be made."
Mr Grant's legal team previously said he was "publicly dismissed" before being given written confirmation that the role had been scrapped.
He had been expected to lead a campaign across schools, colleges and communities in Tayside to raise awareness of Scotland's law on period products and ensure that funding was allocated appropriately.
The role was funded by the Scottish government, which said it was not involved in making appointments to such posts.