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Scotland’s Gender Recognition Reform Bill – What it means and what comes next

Some of the key points in the debate around gender recognition reform.

The Independent UK

Minister urges MSPs to back ‘important’ gender reforms - OLD

The Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill will go to a final vote at Holyrood on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Gender Bill may be most scrutinised legislation in Holyrood’s history – Sturgeon

The First Minister also accused the Conservatives of trying to filibuster the legislation.

The Independent UK

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New Scottish independence poll gives No side lead for first time since Supreme Court ruling

A string of recent polls put independence support ahead, with 53 per cent backing leaving the union after the removal of undecided voters in a YouGov poll published earlier this month.

Daily Record

Indyref2 result would be ‘too close to call’, poll suggests

The survey conducted by Savanta put opponents slightly ahead of those in favour of Scottish independence.

The Independent UK

Ferry provision for Scotland's islands is ‘well below reasonable’ levels, consultation finds

The provision of ferries for Scotland’s island communities is “well below” reasonable levels, hundreds of respondents to a Holyrood consultation have said. A total of 394 responses were received to the Transport Committee’s call for views on the fer

Insider UK

Did MSPs vote 'to allow sex criminals to change gender' in the GRR debate?

VITRIOL greeted the Scottish Parliament’s voting down of an amendment to the Gender Recognition Reform Bill, proposed by Tory MSP Russell Findlay,…

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Petition to protect Loch Lomond’s shoreline from upgraded A82 will be presented to Holyrood this week

The Helensburgh and District Access Trust launched the petition in September, which called on the Scottish Government to reconsider.

Daily Record

Ferry provision ‘well below' reasonable levels, consultation finds

THE provision of ferries for Scotland’s island communities is “well below” reasonable levels, hundreds of respondents to a Holyrood…

The National (Scotland)

Gender recognition Bill expected to pass today after mammoth session at Holyrood

MSPs voted on a number of amendments to the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill late into the night on Tuesday after proceedings were delayed by the Scottish Tories.

Daily Record

Controversial gender reforms expected to pass at Holyrood

The Bill will make it easier for trans people to obtain a gender recognition certificate, but critics are concerned about its impact on women.

The Independent UK

Scotland poised to pass law to let people aged 16 and 17 change sex on birth certificate

Crunch vote looms after marathon Holyrood debate in which only half of tabled amendments were discussed

The Guardian - UK

Consideration of amendments to gender reforms begins after Tory delays

More than 150 amendments will be debated by MSPs before the final vote on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Scotland’s proposed gender recognition laws explained

The Holyrood bill introducing a system of self-declaration for gender recognition has polarised opinion

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Daily Record

MSPs set for mammoth 9-hour debate on gender recognition legislation

MSPs will discuss around 153 amendments to the controversial Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill today before a vote at Holyrood on Wednesday.

Insider UK

MSPs say tracing public money to Ferguson Marine ‘has proved difficult’

The Public Audit Committee has been looking into the procurement and construction of Glen Sannox and hull 802

Daily Record

NHS crisis has been made worse by SNP's poor decisions and leadership

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar says the increase in funding for the health service by the government is essential.

The Independent UK

SNP must explain to Scots why they want independence, says Black

The comments come as a sixth poll in a row showed majority support for independence.

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The National (Scotland)

Sixth poll shows support for Scottish independence over the Union continues

Following the Supreme Court ruling support for independence has risen as high as 56.

Daily Record

Gender law could lure sex offenders to Scotland, claims former First Minister

Lord McConnell said a summit should be staged to bring together different parties.

The National (Scotland)

Unionist parties fume over SNP's 'needless' 2023 independence conference

THE SNP have announced plans to hold an emergency conference in early 2023 – and the Unionists are fuming ...

The Guardian - UK

Cross-party MSPs aim to ease concerns over gender recognition bill

Group tables amendments amid fears men could abuse the changes, as UN expert urges Holyrood not to delay or water down new law

The National (Scotland)

Economists, charities, and everyone else: How Scotland reacted to the Budget

THE Scottish Government has laid out its Budget for 2023-2024 in a heated Holyrood session which saw accusations of leaking to the media fly…

The Guardian - UK

Scotland to spend extra £1bn on health by raising taxes on higher earners

Scottish government promises to tackle health and social care crisis to protect weakest and poorest

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Airbnb crackdown delay branded 'shameful' by council leader

The deadline for applications to get a licence for holiday lets has been pushed back to October of next year, amid concerns about the impact during the cost of living crisis.

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