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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Tom Eden

Forbes calls for ‘respectful debate’ on gender recognition reform

PA Wire

Kate Forbes has called for “constructive, respectful debate” when the Scottish Government attempts to make it easier for trans people to legally change their gender.

Scotland’s Finance Secretary refused to say whether she would support her Government’s proposed changes to the Gender Recognition Act amid speculation some SNP MSPs want a free vote on the reforms to avoid repercussions if they break the party’s whip.

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