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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

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (right) and the President of Rwanda Paul Kagame

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (right) and the President of Rwanda Paul Kagame

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Joanna Cherry: I visited Rwanda. This is what I learned about UK immigration policy

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

Scottish Health Secretary Neil Gray welcomed the decision to pause puberty blockers for trans people under-18

Scottish Health Secretary Neil Gray welcomed the decision to pause puberty blockers for trans people under-18

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Government responds as Scottish NHS 'pauses' puberty blockers for under-18s

The Sandyford Clinic in Glasgow is the only place in Scotland which provides trans healthcare

The Sandyford Clinic in Glasgow is the only place in Scotland which provides trans healthcare

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Prescription of puberty blockers 'paused' in Scotland for under-18s

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

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

Successive UK Governments have committed to banning conversion therapy since 2018 - yet a draft bill has so far failed to materialise

Successive UK Governments have committed to banning conversion therapy since 2018 - yet a draft bill has so far failed to materialise

LGBT+ conversion therapy ban

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Concerns raised that UK may block Scotland's conversion therapy ban

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

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

A protester opposing the Scottish Government's hate crime laws outside the Scottish Parliament

A protester opposing the Scottish Government's hate crime laws outside the Scottish Parliament

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The 'Hate Monster' campaign fails to address the root causes of prejudice

People gathered outside the Scottish Parliament to express their opposition to the Hate Crime Act

People gathered outside the Scottish Parliament to express their opposition to the Hate Crime Act

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'It's my right to offend': Inside the hate crime protest at the Scottish Parliament

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

Trans rights and gender critical campaigners protest outside the Scottish parliament

Trans rights and gender critical campaigners protest outside the Scottish parliament

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Hate Crime Act 'likely to enhance, not limit freedoms', barrister argues

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

Pay gaps at the BBC are getting worse, bosses at the corporation have admitted

Pay gaps at the BBC are getting worse, bosses at the corporation have admitted

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Gender, race, and sexuality pay gaps at BBC are widening, bosses admit

Young trans people will no longer be prescribed puberty blockers by NHS England

Young trans people will no longer be prescribed puberty blockers by NHS England

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Scottish Government responds as NHS England ends puberty blockers for children

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

Joy Ogunyemi Ferguson writes for the SNP BAME group

Joy Ogunyemi Ferguson writes for the SNP BAME group

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I'm black, transgender and Scottish – I'm tired of being debated and attacked

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

Simon Fanshawe has been named rector of the University of Edinburgh after an uncontested election

Simon Fanshawe has been named rector of the University of Edinburgh after an uncontested election

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Scottish university sparks row as 'anti-trans activist' gets top role

Alan Cumming has backed LGBT Youth Scotland's Purple Friday campaign

Alan Cumming has backed LGBT Youth Scotland's Purple Friday campaign

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Alan Cumming backs fundraising campaign for Scotland's LGBT+ young people

A leading human rights lawyer has said a proposed ban on conversion therapy in Scotland could be beyond Holyrood's powers

A leading human rights lawyer has said a proposed ban on conversion therapy in Scotland could be beyond Holyrood's powers

Christian Institute

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'Fundamentally illiberal’: KC claims conversion therapy ban beyond powers of Holyrood

Keir Starmer was photographed wearing a progress Pride badge during an LGBT+ History Month event

Keir Starmer was photographed wearing a progress Pride badge during an LGBT+ History Month event

Keir Starmer called out for wearing Pride badge after LGBT policy U-turns

The Scottish Government is seeking to ban conversion therapy practices

The Scottish Government is seeking to ban conversion therapy practices

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'We don't have your gender war': European countries on banning conversion therapy

Stephen Kerr came under fire on social media

Stephen Kerr came under fire on social media

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Tory MSP accused of 'homophobic dog whistling' over LGBT+ conversion therapy ban

A popular Scottish Twitter account has discussed a rise in LGBT+ abuse online

A popular Scottish Twitter account has discussed a rise in LGBT+ abuse online

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Popular Scottish Twitter account speaks out against 'rising tide' of LGBT+ abuse

Chapman writes that a lot of people were shocked to see Brian Souter back on the political scene

Chapman writes that a lot of people were shocked to see Brian Souter back on the political scene

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Maggie Chapman: The ghosts of Section 28 prejudice are still with us

Scottish LGBT+ campaigners have spoken out after pushback from religious groups

Scottish LGBT+ campaigners have spoken out after pushback from religious groups

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LGBT+ activists 'confident' conversion therapy ban will survive right-wing lobbying

The Scottish Government is seeking to ban LGBT conversion practices

The Scottish Government is seeking to ban LGBT conversion practices

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What will a 'conversion therapy' ban in Scotland look like and who opposes it?

The Scottish Government said the proposals showed Scotland is leading the way on banning conversion therapy practices in the UK

The Scottish Government said the proposals showed Scotland is leading the way on banning conversion therapy practices in the UK

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Scottish Government publishes proposals on conversion therapy ban

The drama is set in the Western Isles

The drama is set in the Western Isles

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Scottish soap to feature first lesbian storyline in Gaelic drama

Brian Souter should be nowhere near any government which calls itself progressive

Brian Souter should be nowhere near any government which calls itself progressive

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Humza Yousaf ‘reaching out’ to Brian Souter is a gut punch for LGBT+ people

Humza Yousaf has spoken about his relationship with Brian Souter

Humza Yousaf has spoken about his relationship with Brian Souter

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First Minister responds to criticism over involvement with controversial tycoon

A significant number of LGBT children and young people in Scotland experience mental health issues

A significant number of LGBT children and young people in Scotland experience mental health issues

LGBT Youth Scotland

Mental health commission to be set up to support Scotland’s LGBT youth

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 reform row

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

Bonjour is closing down after struggling to secure funding

Bonjour is closing down after struggling to secure funding

Glasgow city centre

'Integral' LGBT+ nightclub announces closure days before Christmas

An official wearing boot laces supporting Stonewall's Rainbow Laces campaign

An official wearing boot laces supporting Stonewall's Rainbow Laces campaign

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Celtic rainbow armband row means we have still have long way to go

A ladder to equality has been built over decades, rung by rung, by generations of activists

A ladder to equality has been built over decades, rung by rung, by generations of activists

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Trans rights activism does not betray earlier LGB equality campaigns

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 reform row

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

The unequal treatment of LGBT+ people in Palestine doesn't erase their existence or need for solidarity, writes Caitlin Logan

The unequal treatment of LGBT+ people in Palestine doesn't erase their existence or need for solidarity, writes Caitlin Logan

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Caitlin Logan: Human rights are for everyone - even those some deem invisible

Hundreds of protesters turned up to denounce the film screening

Hundreds of protesters turned up to denounce the film screening

Edinburgh University

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Hundreds turn out to protest as Adult Human Female screening goes ahead

LGBT+ young Scots have been helping to create a permanent archive of stories and experiences in the National Library of Scotland

LGBT+ young Scots have been helping to create a permanent archive of stories and experiences in the National Library of Scotland

LGBT Youth Scotland

LGBT+ young Scots take part in 'first-of-its-kind' project

Many gay people fear harassment (Peter Byrne/PA)

Many gay people fear harassment (Peter Byrne/PA)

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Steph Paton: Labour under Keir Starmer would not have repealed Section 28

It is the first plan of its kind in the UK

It is the first plan of its kind in the UK

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Non-binary equality action plan welcomed by LGBT charities

The survey showed homophobia and transphobia are more prevalent in rural areas

The survey showed homophobia and transphobia are more prevalent in rural areas

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LGBT+ young people don't feel welcome in rural Scotland, study shows

Rishi Sunak will reportedly roll back on his plans for a conversion therapy ban

Rishi Sunak will reportedly roll back on his plans for a conversion therapy ban

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Rishi Sunak to 'roll back on plans for conversion therapy ban'

JK Rowling appeared at the FiLiA conference in Glasgow on Sunday

JK Rowling appeared at the FiLiA conference in Glasgow on Sunday

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JK Rowling speaks at Scottish feminist conference labelled 'transphobic'

The University of Edinburgh is once again accused of hosting an event which fails to protect transgender staff from discrimination

The University of Edinburgh is once again accused of hosting an event which fails to protect transgender staff from discrimination

Edinburgh University faces accusations of transphobia over book launch

Home Secretary Suella Braverman delivers her keynote speech during the Conservative Party annual conference

Home Secretary Suella Braverman delivers her keynote speech during the Conservative Party annual conference

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Emma Roddick: Hate crimes are rising and Tories are putting LGBT+ rights at risk

Rishi Sunak claimed it shouldn't be controversial to deny that people can change sex

Rishi Sunak claimed it shouldn't be controversial to deny that people can change sex

Conservative Party

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Rishi Sunak compared to Margaret Thatcher for comments about trans people

Neale Hanvey claims the Hate Crime Act will criminalise activists who identify as same-sex attracted

Neale Hanvey claims the Hate Crime Act will criminalise activists who identify as same-sex attracted

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Neale Hanvey: The Hate Crime Act should deeply worry all women and LGB people

The SNP motion was heard on August 23, with Labour councillors defending their position online

The SNP motion was heard on August 23, with Labour councillors defending their position online

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Greens challenge Labour's LGBT+ inclusive education stance in council row

This year's pageant will see competitors battle it out for a £1000 cash prize

This year's pageant will see competitors battle it out for a £1000 cash prize

Drag performers set for fierce competition as Scottish pageant returns

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