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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Alastair Jamieson

Westminster threatens to block controversial Scottish gender recognition law

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Scotland has become the first part of the UK to approve gender self-identification plans that some applauded as a “historic day for equality”, while others protested over the rights of women and girls.

The UK government has said it may block Scotland's controversial new gender recognition laws - but Holyrood has warned any attempt to do so would be “vigorously contested”.

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