A man who was removed from his role as Scotland’s first period dignity officer amid backlash has settled his case out of court.

Jason Grant launched legal action against the partnership that hired him on the grounds of sex discrimination.

His team were reportedly set to argue that he had been “publicly dismissed” before being given official confirmation that the role had been axed.

The case was due to take place in March 2024 but HM Courts and Tribunals Service confirmed it has since been settled and “will not be coming to a hearing”.

No details of the settlement have been made public.

Mr Grant’s appointment last year sparked a public outcry, with critics arguing the job should have gone to a woman.

Former tennis champ Martina Navratilova branded the appointment of Mr Grant “f****** ridiculous” and “absurd”.

The role was created to promote and implement new legislation after Scotland became the first country in the world to ensure the legal right to free period products in public buildings and in places of education.

Mr Grant was expected to lead a campaign across schools, colleges and communities in Tayside.

In a press release issued at the time in response to the backlash, Mr Grant was said to be the “strongest candidate” for the job.

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The role was funded by the Scottish government, but the working group comprised of Dundee and Angus College, UHI Perth, Angus Council and Dundee City Council.

Issuing the same statement, Dundee and Angus College, UHI Perth and Angus Council said: “The dispute between the parties has been resolved and no further statement shall be made.”

Mr Grant’s legal team was contacted for comment.

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