Transgender rights

Scottish Secretary Ian Murray has refused to lift a Tory-imposed block on legislation his own party supported

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Ian Murray backs Tory block on Scottish gender bill – despite Labour voting for it

The Scottish Greens motion called for a Scottish Government-led review of trans healthcare

The Scottish Greens motion called for a Scottish Government-led review of trans healthcare

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Scottish Greens stress need for better trans healthcare amid 'weaponised' Cass Review

JK Rowling has revealed she turned down a peerage twice (Yui Mok/PA)

JK Rowling has revealed she turned down a peerage twice (Yui Mok/PA)

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'Turned down a peerage twice': JK Rowling rejects Kemi Badenoch's Lords offer

The Tory leadership candidate praised the Harry Potter author

The Tory leadership candidate praised the Harry Potter author

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Kemi Badenoch says she would give JK Rowling a peerage

People take part in the Pride Edinburgh 2024 parade through Edinburgh city centre.

People take part in the Pride Edinburgh 2024 parade through Edinburgh city centre.

Scotland to move to 'regional model' of gender identity healthcare for under-18s

The SNP conference passed the motion on Sunday afternoon with overwhelming support

The SNP conference passed the motion on Sunday afternoon with overwhelming support

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SNP members vote to improve access to gender affirming healthcare

Outside view of the Sandyford Clinic in Glasgow

Outside view of the Sandyford Clinic in Glasgow

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End of self-referrals for Scottish young people's gender clinic

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.

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Questions loom over direction Labour will take on transgender rights

The BMA has called for the implementation of the report's recommendations to be paused

The BMA has called for the implementation of the report's recommendations to be paused

British Medical Association

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Doctors’ union calls for Cass Review implementation to be paused amid ‘critique’

An LGBT Youth Scotland volunteer takes part in Edinburgh Pride

An LGBT Youth Scotland volunteer takes part in Edinburgh Pride

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Puberty blocker ban imposed by Tories is lawful, High Court rules

Jolyon Maugham had more than a few questions for the Health Secretary

Jolyon Maugham had more than a few questions for the Health Secretary

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Good Law Project boss grills Wes Streeting over puberty blocker ban with 25 questions

Labour Health Secretary Wes Streeting is facing a split in the party

Labour Health Secretary Wes Streeting is facing a split in the party

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Wes Streeting explains move to keep puberty blocker ban amid Labour split

The Health Secretary Wes Streeting said he would seek to make the ban on puberty blockers for transgender children permanent

The Health Secretary Wes Streeting said he would seek to make the ban on puberty blockers for transgender children permanent

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Steph Paton: Labour are twisting the knife with puberty blocker ban

Irvine Welsh at the Now Rest cafe in Leith, Edinburgh

Irvine Welsh at the Now Rest cafe in Leith, Edinburgh

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Irvine Welsh on Trainspotting, Labour and arguing on Twitter

Suella Braverman said the Progress pride flag representing LGBT+ equality was monstrous

Suella Braverman said the Progress pride flag representing LGBT+ equality was monstrous

Conservative Party

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'Unfit for office': Suella Braverman in 'appalling anti-LGBT speech'

Keir Starmer claimed that trans women had no right to use women's-only spaces

Keir Starmer claimed that trans women had no right to use women's-only spaces

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Keir Starmer says trans women 'don't have right' to use women-only spaces

The Health Secretary Victoria Atkins said the Tories would make gender identity a reserved issue

The Health Secretary Victoria Atkins said the Tories would make gender identity a reserved issue

Gender Recognition Reform Bill

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Health Secretary says Tories would make gender identity a reserved issue

Keir Starmer has said he does not support children being taught about transgender identities in school

Keir Starmer has said he does not support children being taught about transgender identities in school

Gender reform row

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Keir Starmer not in favour of 'gender ideology' being taught in schools

The writer said Labour has 'abandoned' women over transgender rights

The writer said Labour has 'abandoned' women over transgender rights

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JK Rowling at war with Labour over ‘abandoning’ women on transgender rights

Chapman called on all pro-devolution parties and candidates to commit to lifting the veto

Chapman called on all pro-devolution parties and candidates to commit to lifting the veto

Gender Recognition Reform Bill

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Scottish Greens call for end to gender reform veto ahead of major Pride event

John Swinney speaking in Glasgow on Sunday

John Swinney speaking in Glasgow on Sunday

Conservative Party

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John Swinney hits out at Tory 'strategy to undermine Scottish Parliament'

Kemi Badenoch pictured at a trade summit with Turkey in London

Kemi Badenoch pictured at a trade summit with Turkey in London

Conservative Party

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Confusion as Tories plan to unpick equality laws with new single-sex protections

Gender critical campaigners outside the Scottish Parliament

Gender critical campaigners outside the Scottish Parliament

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Joanna Cherry: I felt demonised by my own party because I just wouldn’t ‘wheesht’

The Church of Scotland has welcomed transgender people, saying they are 'worthy of respect and love'

The Church of Scotland has welcomed transgender people, saying they are 'worthy of respect and love'

Church of Scotland

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Transgender people are 'loved by God' and 'welcomed', Church of Scotland says

Politicians must reflect on the findings of Dr Hilary Cass

Politicians must reflect on the findings of Dr Hilary Cass

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Therapy ban must not limit support for patients with gender distress

Douglas Ross appears to have rolled back on commitments to LGBT+ equality introduced by Ruth Davidson

Douglas Ross appears to have rolled back on commitments to LGBT+ equality introduced by Ruth Davidson

LGBT Youth Scotland

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Scottish Tories 'rolling back' on manifesto commitment to LGBT+ equality

Murdo Fraser called on Nicola Sturgeon to apologise during a debate on the Cass Review

Murdo Fraser called on Nicola Sturgeon to apologise during a debate on the Cass Review

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Tory MSP calls on Nicola Sturgeon to apologise during Cass Review debate

Dr Hilary Cass during an appearance at Holyrood's Health, Social Care and Sport Committee

Dr Hilary Cass during an appearance at Holyrood's Health, Social Care and Sport Committee

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Hilary Cass: 'Big challenge' for MSPs to create 'balanced' conversion therapy ban

Scottish Green Party co-leaders Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie speaking to the media at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood

Scottish Green Party co-leaders Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie speaking to the media at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood

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Ash Regan: We need less self-indulgent political pantomime and more stability

Edinburgh University students at Old College

Edinburgh University students at Old College

Edinburgh University

Surveillance row at Edinburgh University over claim of student intimidation

Patrick Harvie said inflammatory abuse of LGBT+ people was putting lives at risk

Patrick Harvie said inflammatory abuse of LGBT+ people was putting lives at risk

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Abuse of LGBT people in Scotland worse than in 1980s, says Patrick Harvie

Ash Regan is being described as 'the most powerful MSP' in Holyrood, but who exactly is she?

Ash Regan is being described as 'the most powerful MSP' in Holyrood, but who exactly is she?

Gender reform row

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Who is Ash Regan? The Alba MSP with Humza Yousaf's fate in her hands

Retired consultant paediatrician Dr Hilary Cass with the Cass Review

Retired consultant paediatrician Dr Hilary Cass with the Cass Review

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Ending puberty blocker prescriptions 'will directly harm young people', charity says

Humza Yousaf with Scottish Greens co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater

Humza Yousaf with Scottish Greens co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater

Bute House Agreement

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LGBT+ wing of Scottish Greens launch petition on future of Bute House Agreement

Tory MP Mark Menzies is being investigated by the party following claims he misused campaign funds.

Tory MP Mark Menzies is being investigated by the party following claims he misused campaign funds.

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: The latest case of Tory sleaze depicts a party unfit to govern

The STUC voted to support a ban on conversion practices in Scotland

The STUC voted to support a ban on conversion practices in Scotland

STUC shows support for ban on conversion practices in Scotland

Humza Yousaf told the BBC transgender women would be protected by any new misogyny laws in Scotland

Humza Yousaf told the BBC transgender women would be protected by any new misogyny laws in Scotland

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Transgender women will be protected under misogyny laws, says Humza Yousaf

The First Minister said it was wise to “take time over” the findings

The First Minister said it was wise to “take time over” the findings

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Humza Yousaf responds to calls for children's puberty blocker ban in Scotland

Keira Bell transitioned as a teenager but later said she regretted the decision

Keira Bell transitioned as a teenager but later said she regretted the decision

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Shona Craven: A shift in attitude towards child gender transition is welcome

Tory MSP Meghan Gallacher (left) said NHS Scotland must urgently consider the findings of Dr Hilary Cass's review

Tory MSP Meghan Gallacher (left) said NHS Scotland must urgently consider the findings of Dr Hilary Cass's review

Meghan Gallacher

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Scottish Tories call for ‘urgent’ action from NHS Scotland following Cass Review

Dr Hilary Cass and her Independent Review of Gender Identity Services for Children and Young People

Dr Hilary Cass and her Independent Review of Gender Identity Services for Children and Young People

Trans academics warn against 'politicisation' of Cass Review in Scotland

Protestors take part in the Let Women Speak rally following the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act coming into force

Protestors take part in the Let Women Speak rally following the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act coming into force

Transgender rights

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LGBTQ+ people like me need your support now more than ever

A member of the British Armed Forces steps off a plane

A member of the British Armed Forces steps off a plane

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England’s dirty tricks to quash independence are all too familiar

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

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

Court of Session

Court of Session

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UK’s first transgender judge to intervene in For Women Scotland court case

The culture war has fundamentally broken Britain's ability to engage with reality, writes Paton

The culture war has fundamentally broken Britain's ability to engage with reality, writes Paton

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Steph Paton: Rainbow bans and ‘woke’ flags should not be priority

The Scottish Government is currently consulting on whether to ban conversion practices in the country

The Scottish Government is currently consulting on whether to ban conversion practices in the country

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Conversion therapy ban impacts on parents and religion 'exaggerated', warns expert

Starmer said 'common sense has to prevail' when it comes to banning transgender women from competing in women's sport categories

Starmer said 'common sense has to prevail' when it comes to banning transgender women from competing in women's sport categories

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Keir Starmer 'supports' a ban on transgender women competing in women's sport

Alex Salmond speaking at an Alba Party event in Dundee

Alex Salmond speaking at an Alba Party event in Dundee

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Alba Party rocked by resignation of key figure in row over gender recognition

The survey found a majority of parents supported the teaching of LGBT+ topics in Scotland's schools

The survey found a majority of parents supported the teaching of LGBT+ topics in Scotland's schools

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Majority of Scottish parents support teaching of LGBT+ topics in schools

A prisoner in a cell at Cornton Vale prison, Scotland's only female prison

A prisoner in a cell at Cornton Vale prison, Scotland's only female prison

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Caitlin Logan: Women in prison deserve better than arguments over culture wars

Simon Fanshawe was a founding member of Stonewall but has since distanced himself from the charity

Simon Fanshawe was a founding member of Stonewall but has since distanced himself from the charity

Edinburgh University

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LGBT+ staff network demands removal of Simon Fanshawe as Edinburgh University rector

Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer clashed at PMQs

Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer clashed at PMQs

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'Shame': Rishi Sunak makes trans jibe while Brianna Ghey's mum visits Westminster