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Sunak: Reasonable for UK Government to consider blocking Scottish gender law

UK ministers have already hinted they may step in to block the reforms which were passed in Holyrood on Thursday.

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Scottish Government vows to 'vigorously contest' Westminster over gender reform

THE Scottish Government will “vigorously contest” any attempts by Westminster to block new gender reforms, the Social Justice Secretary has…

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Scottish Government will ‘vigorously contest’ attempts to block gender law

The Bill passed by 86 votes to 39 on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Alba could be set to secure Holyrood seats, poll suggests

ALBA could be on course for an upturn in their electoral fortunes and secure 20 seats in Holyrood, according to the party.

The National (Scotland)

Council of Europe and UN welcome passing of gender reform bill in Scottish Parliament

THE passing of gender recognition reform legislation in Scotland has been welcomed by officials in the European Union and United Nations.

The National (Scotland)

'I'm so relieved': Campaigners react as MSPs vote through gender reform

AS the results of the final vote on the reform of gender recognition legislation in Scotland were announced, the reaction from campaigners on both…

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LGBT campaigners hail new gender recognition law as MSPs vote for change

Scottish Trans said the Bill will improve the lives of trans people.

The Independent UK

'Shame on you' Scottish Parliament suspended as protesters react to gender reform vote

Several people in the public gallery at Holyrood could be heard shouting 'shame on you' in the direction of MSPs.

Daily Record

Scottish Parliament passes controversial reforms making it easier to change gender

The Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill passed by 86 votes to 39 at Holyrood

Evening Standard

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

Gender reform bill passed by MSPs despite SNP rebellion against Scottish Government

MSPs have voted through historic gender recognition reforms following three days of heated debate over the controversial proposals.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon slams Douglas Ross over Tory opposition to gender recognition legislation

The First Minister raised previous comments from Douglas Ross when he said he would have voted against equal marriage if he had been an MSP at the time.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon: 'I won't apologise for trying to spread equality'

NICOLA Sturgeon has said she will “never apologise for trying to spread equality” as the Scottish Parliament prepares for a final vote on the…

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Gender reform Bill expected to pass at Scottish Parliament later today

A final vote was initially set to take place on Wednesday, however interventions by Scottish Tory MSPs to delay the judgement pushed it back to this afternoon.

The Independent UK

Gender reforms expected to pass at Holyrood

The Bill will go to a final vote on Thursday afternoon.

The National (Scotland)

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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Joanna Cherry: SNP colleagues are afraid to speak out on gender reform laws

The SNP MP has been a prominent critic of the proposals to simplify the process of obtaining a gender recognition certificate.

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MSPs resume consideration of amendments to gender reform legislation

The Scottish Parliament sat until 12.15am on Wednesday on the first day of debate.

Daily Record

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.

The National (Scotland)

It will take lots of work to revive the image of Scotland as a progressive utopia

THE numbers are such that we can expect some form of the Gender Recognition Reform Bill to be passed by the Scottish Parliament today, yet for those…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish pro-republic groups plan rallies to fall on King's coronation

THE King’s coronation in May was the focus of the final Cabinet meeting of the year on Tuesday whilst campaigners in Scotland met to discuss…

Daily Record

Gender recognition debate suspended after protest in Scottish Parliament

MSPs are currently debating the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill ahead of a vote on Wednesday evening.

The National (Scotland)

Rishi Sunak refuses to say UK will respect Scotland's input on human rights laws

RISHI Sunak has refused to say the UK Government will respect its Scottish counterpart’s input on Tory efforts to change human rights laws –…

The National (Scotland)

SNP MSP condemns 'malicious, creepy' attempt to harass her before gender debate

AN SNP MSP has condemned the “malicious” attempt to harass her ahead of the Scottish Parliament’s stage 3 debate on gender reform.

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