What is Scotland’s gender recognition reform bill, and why is Westminster blocking it?

Emily Harle
Wednesday, January 25, 2023

The UK government has announced it is blocking Scotland’s gender recognition reform legislation, a bill which would simplify the administrative process for people looking to legally change their gender.

The Gender Recognition Reform Bill would simplify administrative processes for transgender people in Scotland looking to legally change their gender. Picture: Ink drop/Adobe Stock
The Gender Recognition Reform Bill would simplify administrative processes for transgender people in Scotland looking to legally change their gender. Picture: Ink drop/Adobe Stock

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