Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer confirms UK Labour government would not lift block on Scotland's gender reform bill.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that a UK Labour government would not lift the block on the Scottish government's gender reforms. The Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill, passed in December 2022, aimed to simplify the process for trans people to change their legal gender. Scottish Secretary Alister Jack used a Section 35 order to block the legislation, arguing it could impact UK-wide equality law.
June 21, 2024
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