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Trans people 'not part of my thinking' in gender bill block, Alister Jack says

ALISTER Jack has said the trans community was “not part of my thinking at all” when it came to his decision to block gender reform in Scotland.

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Trans community and supporters stage protest outside Scotland Office

The UK Government has blocked Scottish Parliament legislation on gender recognition reforms.

The Independent UK

This is democracy, says Jack as he refuses to revoke Section 35 order

The UK Government has blocked a Holyrood Bill reforming gender recognition reforms over its impact on UK-wide legislation.

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Midlothian councillor says UK Government block on gender rights bill 'revolting'

Connor McManus says UK Government is using 'recycled arguments' which were once used to try and deny gay people equal rights to block the Scottish Parliament's Gender Recognition Rights Bill

Edinburgh Live

Jack urged to revoke Section 35 order and ‘improve lives of trans people’

Scottish Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison has urged the Scottish Secretary to allow gender recognition reforms in Scotland.

The Independent UK

Striking torch-lit procession to lead Scots to Parliament on Brexit day

A STRIKING torch-lit procession will lead protestors to the Lights On rally at the Scottish Parliament on January 31, marking the third anniversary…

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'We must be on the streets': Call for Scots to join major Brexit protest

SPEAKERS for the Brexit Day rally are urging Scots to show up to remind "ourselves and the world" that Scotland's democracy is being…

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Counter-protest planned as controversial anti-trans group heads to Scotland

THE gender critical campaign group which caused controversy after a speaker quoted Adolf Hitler to attack trans rights has said it will be…

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Rishi Sunak denies blocking gender reforms as part of Holyrood power grab

The SNP leader at Westminster asked Sunak if Scotland was "now on a slippery slope from devolution to direct rule".

Daily Record

No Merseyside MPs voted to support the Gender Recognition Bill

All Merseyside MPs except one abstained from the vote

Liverpool Echo

Holyrood heating system 'about to fall over' and puts Parliament at risk

THE Scottish Parliament’s heating and ventilation system is “about to fall over” putting the operation of the building at risk, MSPs have been…

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Henry McLeish says vetoing of gender bill could see 'slide towards independence'

FORMER first minister Henry McLeish has expressed fears that the UK Government’s decision to veto Holyrood’s gender reform legislation could…

The National (Scotland)

Welsh Government minister calls for power to make it easier for people to change their gender

Vaughan Gething criticised the UK Government for blocking Scotland's attempt to make it easier for people to legally change their gender

Wales Online

'Nuclear option': Why has the UK Government blocked Scotland's gender reforms?

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has warned Rishi Sunak's Government the decision to stop the landmark reforms - a constitutional first - will 'inevitably' end up in the courts

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What now for gender reform? The possible outcomes as governments enter legal battle

THE battle between the UK and Scottish governments over the gender reform legislation could take months to resolve, a legal expert has said.

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European parties condemn UK's 'direct attack' on Scotland's devolution

THE UK Government is being urged to “respect” Scotland’s devolution settlement by politicians in Europe.

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Scottish Labour embroiled in civil war over blocking of gender reform bill

DIVISIONS amongst the Labour Party are beginning to show after the UK Government decided to issue a Section 35 order and block gender reform…

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Glasgow trans activist condemns UK Government blocking of Scotland gender bill as 'attack' on trans rights and devolution

Beth Douglas, a trans woman and Rainbow Greens Co-Convenor, condemned the decision, saying it was "an attack on Scotland's trans people" as well as "an attack on devolution".

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Mhairi Black claims Douglas Ross 'should be ashamed of himself' for opposing gender reforms

The SNP depute leader at Westminster attacked the Tory MP after he accused Nationalists of turning the row over gender reform into a "political battle".

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Scottish Secretary accused of ‘not having a clue’ over Section 35 reasons

ALISTER Jack was accused of “not having a clue” as he addressed the Commons over the UK Government’s reasons for blocking Scotland’s gender…

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon says row over gender bill will 'inevitably end up in court'

NICOLA Sturgeon confirmed the Scottish Government will seek a judicial review to appeal the UK Government’s decision to veto gender reforms.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon accuses Tory Government of stoking 'culture war' after blocking gender reforms

The First Minister made the allegation after Scottish Secretary Alister Jack used the original devolution legislation to stop Holyrood’s Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill from receiving Royal Assent

The Independent UK

Alister Jack: UK Government not seeking to veto Holyrood ‘whenever it chooses’

The Scottish Secretary was speaking as he addressed MPs on the decision to block gender reforms in Scotland.

Evening Standard

‘No iota of good faith’: Nicola Sturgeon blasts UK Government’s move to block Scotland’s gender reforms

The Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill was passed at Holyrood in December but will now be stopped from becoming law

The National (Scotland)

A history of the UK Government blocking Scottish legislation

ALISTER Jack's use of Section 35 is not the first time the UK Government has acted to block Scottish laws from being passed ...

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