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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) · Jan 17, 2023

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.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 17, 2023

How the world's top newspapers covered Westminster blocking Scottish gender reform

THE UK Government has announced they will use a Section 35 Order to block the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill from becoming law.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 17, 2023

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 ...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 17, 2023

Sturgeon: Not an iota of good faith in UK Government’s gender Bill stance

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

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023

State Pension payment warning for those reaching official retirement age this year

Those who are turning the official State Pension age of 66 in 2023 will be eligible to claim their Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits this year.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 17, 2023

Tory minister breaks ranks and suggests 16-year-olds are old enough to change gender

Gillian Keegan's comments came after the UK Government triggered the 'nuclear option' and blocked the landmark gender reforms passed by the Scottish Parliament in December 2022

Daily Mirror · Jan 17, 2023

UK Government branded ‘increasingly draconian’ for blocking Holyrood gender Bill

Scottish Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison said the ‘democratic will’ of the Scottish Parliament must not be frustrated.

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023

Gender recognition bill: Why and how has the UK Government blocked it?

Scottish MPs passed the bill in December to allow people to obtain a gender recognition certificate without a medical diagnosis

Evening Standard · Jan 17, 2023

UK Government using 'nuclear option' to block Holyrood gender reform bill, claims SNP minister

Shona Robison claimed there was "no legal basis" for Westminster to challenge the GRR Bill backed by MSPs from across the parties.

Daily Record · Jan 17, 2023