Published 1 year ago

Scottish government enters legal battle with UK government over controversial gender reform bill

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The Scottish government is set to enter a legal battle with the UK government over Holyrood's controversial gender reform bill. Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville confirmed on Wednesday that the Scottish government will lodge a petition for a judicial review over Westminster's veto of the bill.

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BBC News

Block on Scottish gender reforms to be challenged in court

The Scottish government is to launch a legal bid to overturn Westminster's veto on the controversial plans.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Scotland to launch legal challenge to UK government block on gender reform bill

Petition for judicial review will put new first minister Humza Yousaf on collision course with Westminster

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Gender Bill court fight ‘only means’ of defending Scottish democracy – Yousaf

The Scottish Government will take legal action after Westminster vetoed the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill.

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Express

Yousaf to launch legal action over block on Sturgeon's gender reforms

A former SNP MSP has warned the new Scottish First Minister does not 'have a cat in hell's chance of winning at the British Supreme Court'.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

New Scottish leader will challenge UK over gender law veto

Scotland’s new leader says he will follow through with his predecessor's plan to challenge the British government over its decision to block a law that makes it easier for people in Scotland to change their gender on official documents. First Minister Humza Yousaf said Wednesday that legal action is the only means to defend Scotland's Parliament's democracy from a U.K. veto. Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's vow to defend the legislation w…

1 year ago·United States

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