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Daily Record
Daily Record
Politics
Chris McCall

UK Government still considering whether to block Holyrood legislation on gender recognition reforms

The UK Government has yet to make a decision on whether it will block controversial gender recognition reforms passed by MSPs last month.

A Downing Street spokesman said the issue was still being looked over fears the Holyrood legislation could impact on the UK-wide Equalities Act.

Tory ministers have until the end of next week to decide whether to issue a Section 35 order - a device used to block devolved laws passed by devolved governments if they cover reserved matters.

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