The Scottish Government has launched a legal challenge to the Tory administration’s veto of gender reform legislation passed by Holyrood
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The Gender Recognition Reform Bill, approved by MSPs in December, simplifies the process for trans people to change their gender. "To uphold the democratic decision of the Parliament, and ensure proper protection of devolution, Scottish Ministers will now lodge a petition for judicial review of the Secretary of State’s decision. The Scottish Government does not consider the reasons set out by him provide sufficient justification for his decision to make an order under section 35 of the Scotland Act.
"While the Scotland Act conferred the power in Section 35 on the Secretary of State, its use is unprecedented, so it is important to have clarity on the interpretation and scope of the power, and its impact on devolution. Those matters and the use of the power on this occasion should be legally tested in the courts."This is a breaking news story - more to follow. We will bring you updates, pictures and video as it happens.
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