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Daily Record
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Politics
Chris McCall & Peter Davidson

Gender reform bill passed by MSPs despite SNP rebellion against Scottish Government

Controversial proposals to make it easier for people in Scotland to change their legally recognised gender have been passed by MSPs amid heated scenes at Holyrood.

The Gender Recognition Reform (GRR) Bill cleared its last legislative hurdle after three days of gruelling debate at the Scottish Parliament.

As MSPs voted by 86 votes to 39 in favour shouts of "shame on you" could be heard from the public gallery.

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