SCOTTISH Labour's former leader has accused opponents of gender reforms in Scotland of using “populist tactics” as legislation is set to go to a final vote this week.
The Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill will make it easier for trans people to acquire a gender recognition certificate (GRC) by removing the requirement for a medical diagnosis of gender dysphoria.
It will also lower the minimum age for applicants from 18 to 16 and drop the time required for an applicant to live in their acquired gender from two years to three months – six for people aged 16 and 17 – though with a subsequent three-month reflection period.
