UK Government could block gender reform bill passed by MSPs over ‘concerns’ for safety of women
Daily Record says The UK Government could block controversial plans to make it easier for Scots to change their gender despite MSPs voting in favour of the landmark legislation.
The Gender Recognition Reform (GRR) Bill was finally passed at Holyrood today by 86 votes to 39 after winning cross-party support following three days of heated debate.
But nine SNP MSPs voted against in the party’s biggest rebellion since taking power in 2007.
The legislation intends to lower the age from 18 to 16 at which a person can apply to change their legal gender, as well as removing the need for a medical diagnosis.
But the plans could be scuppered after Tory ministers hinted they could step in to stop the act receiving Royal Assent.
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/gender-reform-bill-uk-government-28798018
