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Glasgow Live
National
Fahad Tariq

Huge turnout at Buchanan Street as protesters rally against blocking of Scots gender recognition bill

Swarms of protestors rallied on the steps outside Buchanan Galleries this morning in defiance of the UK government's decision to block Scotland's gender recognition law.

The Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill, which would make it easier for trans people to obtain a Gender Recognition Certificate, was passed by the Scottish Parliament in December.

Under the Bill, those aged 16 and 17 would be able to apply for a gender recognition certificate, but only after living in their "acquired gender" for six months rather than three months for those who are older.

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