Article 67WH0 Rishi Sunak blocks Scotland’s gender recognition legislation

Rishi Sunak blocks Scotland’s gender recognition legislation

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Pippa Crerar and Libby Brooks
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UK ministers to use provisions in Scotland Act to block legislation making it easier for transgender people to self-identify

Rishi Sunak's government has blocked legislation passed by the Scottish parliament that would make Scotland the first part of the UK to introduce a self-identification system for people who want to change gender.

The Scottish secretary, Alister Jack, announced that he would use section 35 of the Scotland Act 1998 for the first time to halt the gender recognition bill after a review by UK government lawyers.

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