The legislation is set to be considered at Holyrood after fury that women were not given protected status within the controversial Hate Crime Act.
Plans for a new misogyny law in Scotland could be blocked by the UK Government after it was revealed that it will protect men who identify as women.
“The Conservatives can see SNP gender policy is completely out of step with public opinion and there are also legitimate concerns over whether Scottish legislation on this issue could have a detrimental impact on existing UK law. The Scottish Government then went on to lose a court challenge on the grounds the Bill would alter the Equality Act, a UK-wide piece of Westminster legislation.
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