SNP MSP warns of 'humiliating defeat' for Humza Yousaf in gender reform court battle
A senior SNP MSP has predicted Humza Yousaf’s Government will be humiliated in the court battle over their gender recognition reforms.
The Gender Recognition Reform Bill, approved by MSPs in December, simplifies the process for trans people to change their gender. With a legal deadline looming, Social Justice Cabinet Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville announced yesterday the Government would pursue a judicial review.Regan, who quit Nicola Sturgeon's Government over the GRR Bill, tweeted:
Somerville said yesterday: "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.
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