Gender reform row

Police said no arrests were made at the rally or the counter-protest

Gender reform row

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Gender critical activists clash with counter-protesters at Edinburgh demonstration

Trans rights activists take part in a demonstration outside Portobello Library, Edinburgh

Trans rights activists take part in a demonstration outside Portobello Library, Edinburgh

Gender reform row

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'Disrespectful': What non-binary people think of Murdo Fraser's hate crime row

For Women Scotland's case against the Scottish Government's definition of

For Women Scotland's case against the Scottish Government's definition of

Gender reform row

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Row over definition of 'woman' in Scotland to be considered by Supreme Court

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack arrives in Downing Street, London, for a meeting

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack arrives in Downing Street, London, for a meeting

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Scottish Government set to pay UK’s costs in gender reform case

Humza Yousaf said he would work with a future UK Labour government to ensure the passage of gender reform legislation into law

Humza Yousaf said he would work with a future UK Labour government to ensure the passage of gender reform legislation into law

Gender Recognition Reform Bill

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First Minister says he is open to working with Labour on amending GRR Bill

Lady Shona Haldane ruled that the UK Government's block of Scottish gender reform was lawful earlier in December

Lady Shona Haldane ruled that the UK Government's block of Scottish gender reform was lawful earlier in December

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Experts query lack of appeal against ‘questionable’ gender reform court ruling

If Holyrood wants to be the showpiece of democracy it will have to do a lot better

If Holyrood wants to be the showpiece of democracy it will have to do a lot better

Gender Recognition Reform Bill

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Joanna Cherry: Arguments over GRR Bill showed Holyrood has a long way to go

Ash Regan / Keir Starmer

Ash Regan / Keir Starmer

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Ash Regan urges Keir Starmer to 'clarify' position on Scotland gender laws

Trans rights campaigners

Trans rights campaigners

Gender reform row

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Failure to appeal UK gender reform block sets 'bad precedent', top expert says

The Scottish Government will no longer pursue legal action following the decision by the UK Government to block gender reform legislation

The Scottish Government will no longer pursue legal action following the decision by the UK Government to block gender reform legislation

Gender Recognition Reform Bill

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Scottish Government abandons legal challenge of UK's gender reform block

Shona Robison said the move to drop any further appeals was a 'difficult decision'

Shona Robison said the move to drop any further appeals was a 'difficult decision'

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Shona Robison confirms gender reform appeal to be scrapped despite 'outrageous' block

Humza Yousaf said the Scottish Government was facing a 'very narrow window' to decide whether to appeal

Humza Yousaf said the Scottish Government was facing a 'very narrow window' to decide whether to appeal

Gender Recognition Reform Bill

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Scottish Government 'won't fight Westminster block on gender recognition law'

Supporters of the For Women Scotland and the Scottish Feminist Network campaign groups take part in a demonstration outside the Scottish Parliament in December 2022

Supporters of the For Women Scotland and the Scottish Feminist Network campaign groups take part in a demonstration outside the Scottish Parliament in December 2022

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Joanna Cherry: Alister Jack's gender reform block was no attack on devolution

Ash Regan will lodge a motion asking the Scottish Government to scrap proposed gender reforms following a Court of Session ruling

Ash Regan will lodge a motion asking the Scottish Government to scrap proposed gender reforms following a Court of Session ruling

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Alba Party to call for end to legal action over gender reform bill

Kate Forbes urged the First Minister to work with MSPs to develop a “reformed” Bill

Kate Forbes urged the First Minister to work with MSPs to develop a “reformed” Bill

Gender Recognition Reform Bill

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Scottish Government must not prolong gender legal battle, says Kate Forbes

People take part in a demonstration for trans rights outside the UK Government Office at Queen Elizabeth House in Edinburgh.

People take part in a demonstration for trans rights outside the UK Government Office at Queen Elizabeth House in Edinburgh.

Gender Recognition Reform Bill

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Pat Kane: Starry-eyed view of devolution lies in tatters after gender bill ruling

Will the Scottish Government appeal the ruling or let the case go?

Will the Scottish Government appeal the ruling or let the case go?

Gender reform row

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The UK CAN block Scottish bill – a legal expert explains what happens now

LGBT+ groups have called for the Scottish Government to appeal the decision

LGBT+ groups have called for the Scottish Government to appeal the decision

Gender reform row

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LGBT+ groups urge Scottish Government to appeal court decision on gender reforms

Lady Haldane has published her ruling on the use of a Section 35 order

Lady Haldane has published her ruling on the use of a Section 35 order

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Court rules UK Government CAN block Scotland's gender reforms from becoming law

SNP MP Joanna Cherry referenced a letter sent by the campaign group Sex Matters to the Prime Minister (Andrew Milligan/PA)

SNP MP Joanna Cherry referenced a letter sent by the campaign group Sex Matters to the Prime Minister (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Gender reform row

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Joanna Cherry calls for review into impacts of 'extreme trans rights activism'

The appeal will be held in the Court of Session

The appeal will be held in the Court of Session

Gender Recognition Reform Bill

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Campaign group to appeal Court of Session's ruling on definition of 'woman'

LIVE: UK Government to give evidence as gender law court battle continues

LIVE: UK Government to give evidence as gender law court battle continues

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RECAP: UK Government gives evidence as gender law court battle continues

Alister Jack 'shut his eyes to one half of the debate' the Lord Advocate told the court

Alister Jack 'shut his eyes to one half of the debate' the Lord Advocate told the court

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Alister Jack use of Section 35 not 'reasonable or rational' and unlawful, court told

The hearing will take place over three days at the Court of Session

The hearing will take place over three days at the Court of Session

Gender Recognition Reform Bill

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What to expect from the three-day Section 35 court hearing – and how to watch

Scottish Labour's silence on gender reform is deafening

Scottish Labour's silence on gender reform is deafening

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Steph Paton: Scottish Labour’s silence on gender reform is damning

Scottish Labour's leadership has been accused of 'running scared' over its position on trans rights

Scottish Labour's leadership has been accused of 'running scared' over its position on trans rights

Gender reform row

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Scottish Labour leadership accused of 'trying to play both sides' on gender reforms

Anas Sarwar's latest U-turn has been branded a 'f****** disgrace'

Anas Sarwar's latest U-turn has been branded a 'f****** disgrace'

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Anas Sarwar branded a 'f****** disgrace' in row over gender reforms U-turn

The use of a Section 35 order to block the reforms has been condemned by LGBT campaigners

The use of a Section 35 order to block the reforms has been condemned by LGBT campaigners

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Stonewall and LGBT charities given permission to intervene in GRR legal challenge

The Court of Session in Edinburgh

The Court of Session in Edinburgh

Gender reform row

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Legal challenge over UK Government's gender reform block to be heard next month

Graham Linehan (second right) attending the protest in Glasgow Green campaigning against propsed changes to the Gender Recognition Act.

Graham Linehan (second right) attending the protest in Glasgow Green campaigning against propsed changes to the Gender Recognition Act.

Gender reform row

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Graham Linehan considers legal action over cancelled Edinburgh show

Joanna Cherry said her colleagues tried to prevent her speaking at the conference of a gender-critical charity

Joanna Cherry said her colleagues tried to prevent her speaking at the conference of a gender-critical charity

Gender reform row

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Joanna Cherry threatened to sue SNP amid appearance on LGB Alliance panel

Mhairi Black said 'bad actors' are using the trans debate as a 'wedge issue to cause chaos'

Mhairi Black said 'bad actors' are using the trans debate as a 'wedge issue to cause chaos'

Gender reform row

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Trans people 'should not be made into intellectual debate' blasts Mhairi Black

People take part in a demonstration for trans rights outside the UK Government Office at Queen Elizabeth House in Edinburgh. The UK Government made the decision on Monday to block the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill, passed by the Scottish

People take part in a demonstration for trans rights outside the UK Government Office at Queen Elizabeth House in Edinburgh. The UK Government made the decision on Monday to block the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill, passed by the Scottish

Gender Recognition Reform Bill

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Scottish Government bid to postpone gender reform court hearing fails

Thomas Kerr, the Scottish Tories candidate for Rutherglen and Hamilton West

Thomas Kerr, the Scottish Tories candidate for Rutherglen and Hamilton West

Conservative Party

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Tory by-election candidate Thomas Kerr branded 'hypocrite' over gender reform tweet

Joanna Cherry (left) has criticised the Scottish Conservatives for removing Jamie Greene from his shadow cabinet position after he voted in favour of gender reform

Joanna Cherry (left) has criticised the Scottish Conservatives for removing Jamie Greene from his shadow cabinet position after he voted in favour of gender reform

Gender reform row

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Straight politicians 'policing' LGBT colleagues' gender beliefs, says SNP MP

Tory MSP Jamie Greene savaged the inability of politicians to disagree healthily

Tory MSP Jamie Greene savaged the inability of politicians to disagree healthily

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Tory MSP who rebelled on GRR releases pointed statement after losing cabinet position

Rishi Sunak was greeted with laughter from Tory MPs after making a joke about transgender women

Rishi Sunak was greeted with laughter from Tory MPs after making a joke about transgender women

Gender reform row

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Rishi Sunak caught making joke about transgender women in leaked video

A new home, a new business, a new body for Charlie and, hopefully, a new baby are all in the future for the Edinburgh influencers

A new home, a new business, a new body for Charlie and, hopefully, a new baby are all in the future for the Edinburgh influencers

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Documentary on influencer couple 'could help with GRR debate'

Demanding transgender people defend their existence doesn't make for a balanced debate, writes Steph Paton

Demanding transgender people defend their existence doesn't make for a balanced debate, writes Steph Paton

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Channel 4's latest foray into culture war will harm trans people

Anti-self ID feminist campaigners protest in Glasgow

Anti-self ID feminist campaigners protest in Glasgow

Gender reform row

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LGB Alliance call for public inquiry into gender debate

Joanna Cherry has praised Stephen Flynn for offering his 'support' over her row with The Stand comedy club

Joanna Cherry has praised Stephen Flynn for offering his 'support' over her row with The Stand comedy club

Gender reform row

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Joanna Cherry praises Stephen Flynn for his 'support' over comedy club cancellation

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack blocked gender reform in Scotland

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack blocked gender reform in Scotland

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UK Government to 'robustly defend' legal challenge of gender reform veto

Some contributors seem unclear about what the 'trans issue' really is

Some contributors seem unclear about what the 'trans issue' really is

Gender Recognition Reform Bill

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Adult Human Female screening would not have been followed by a 'debate'

'I am a graduate of Edinburgh University and I am ashamed of its failure', Joanna Cherry writes

'I am a graduate of Edinburgh University and I am ashamed of its failure', Joanna Cherry writes

Edinburgh University

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Joanna Cherry: I'll challenge Edinburgh Uni over failure to screen Adult Human Female

The University of Edinburgh has dismissed calls from transgender students to cancel the rescheduled screening of Adult Human Female

The University of Edinburgh has dismissed calls from transgender students to cancel the rescheduled screening of Adult Human Female

Edinburgh University

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'We feel alone': Transgender students speak out over Adult Human Female screening

Campaingers picket the UK Government Office at Queen Elizabeth House in Edinburgh after Westminster blocked the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill from receiving Royal Assent

Campaingers picket the UK Government Office at Queen Elizabeth House in Edinburgh after Westminster blocked the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill from receiving Royal Assent

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Handling of Section 35 challenge could be 'watershed' moment for Scottish devolution

A laywer who helped prepare the UK's case for the Supreme court indyref battle has been drafted in to fight the gender reform battle

A laywer who helped prepare the UK's case for the Supreme court indyref battle has been drafted in to fight the gender reform battle

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UK Government draft in indyref2 block lawyer for gender reform court battle

Social Justice Secretary Shirley Anne-Somerville before making a statement in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament

Social Justice Secretary Shirley Anne-Somerville before making a statement in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament

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Legal case claims Alister Jack's concerns around gender reform are 'irrational'

Newly elected First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf during First Minster's Questions (FMQ's) at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood

Newly elected First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf during First Minster's Questions (FMQ's) at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood

Gender Recognition Reform Bill

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Ruth Wishart: Independence cause must come together if we are to succeed

Humza Yousaf was asked if he would resign as First Minister if the Section 35 legal challenge failed

Humza Yousaf was asked if he would resign as First Minister if the Section 35 legal challenge failed

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Humza Yousaf issues clear response as BBC asks: 'Will you resign?'

Activists gathered outside the UK Government building in Edinburgh during a protest against Section 35

Activists gathered outside the UK Government building in Edinburgh during a protest against Section 35

Gender Recognition Reform Bill

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Gender reform court challenge welcomed by LGBT+ organisations

A petition to maintain the Equality Act in its current form has surpassed 100,000 signatures and will be considered for debate in the Commons

A petition to maintain the Equality Act in its current form has surpassed 100,000 signatures and will be considered for debate in the Commons

Conservative Party

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Over 100,000 people sign petition telling Tories not to amend Equality Act

Targeting of women for speaking up can lead to mob violence

Targeting of women for speaking up can lead to mob violence

Gender reform row

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Targeting of women for speaking up can lead to mob violence

Kemi Badenoch is considering changing the legal definition of 'sex' in the Equality Act following advice from the EHRC

Kemi Badenoch is considering changing the legal definition of 'sex' in the Equality Act following advice from the EHRC

Gender Recognition Reform Bill

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UK Government considering changing legal definition of 'sex' in Equality Act

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