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Rachael Davies

Gender recognition reform in Scotland: What is the SNP’s new law aiming to change?

The Bill has passed from stage one of the legislative process to stage two

(Picture: David Cheskin/PA Wire)

The discussion about changes to the Gender Recognition Act (GRA) of 2004 has sparked fierce debate between trans rights activists and “gender-critical” campaigners.

The Gender Recognition Reform Bill would change how people go about obtaining a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC), something the Scottish National Party pledged to do to bring Scotland “in line with international best practice”.

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