Transgender rights

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

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

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

Teresa Medhurst clashed with Russell Findlay over prison policy for transgender inmates

Teresa Medhurst clashed with Russell Findlay over prison policy for transgender inmates

Russell Findlay

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Scotland's prison chief clashes with Tory MSP over transgender inmate policy

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 reform row

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

The significance of human rights in shaping a society that values equality, freedom, and justice can't be understated

The significance of human rights in shaping a society that values equality, freedom, and justice can't be understated

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Karen Adam: UK is in the grip of an alarming shift towards authoritarianism

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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Ellie Gomersall: Trans lives will hang in the balance until Section 35 is overturned

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 reform row

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

Kemi Badenoch did not reveal exactly which countries had been removed from the list

Kemi Badenoch did not reveal exactly which countries had been removed from the list

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UK Government removes countries with transgender self-ID from approved list

Liz Truss is to use a bid for a Member's Bill to attrack transgender rights

Liz Truss is to use a bid for a Member's Bill to attrack transgender rights

Conservative Party

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Liz Truss in US style bid to ban transgender women from female bathrooms

The EHRC is chaired by Baroness Falkner

The EHRC is chaired by Baroness Falkner

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UK humans rights watchdog under review over approach to transgender people

Promotional shot for the Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Specials

Promotional shot for the Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Specials

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What it meant to transgender people for Doctor Who to introduce a trans character

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

Court of Session

Court of Session

Transgender rights

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For Women Scotland lose Court of Session appeal over definition of a woman

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

Suella Braverman this week said trans women had no place in female safe spaces

Suella Braverman this week said trans women had no place in female safe spaces

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Anti-trans hate crime rise 'could be down to political discussion', Government admits

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

The court battle over transgender rights in Scotland has wide-reaching political ramifications

The court battle over transgender rights in Scotland has wide-reaching political ramifications

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

Scottish Government

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Wee Ginger Dug: Beware political ramifications of Section 35 court battle

'Woke' is undoubtedly a word used far too loosely and inaccurately by many

'Woke' is undoubtedly a word used far too loosely and inaccurately by many

Transgender rights

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Calls for ‘equality of outcome’ will take us into dangerous territory

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

Father Ted creator Graham Linehan during a Let Women Speak rally in Belfast

Father Ted creator Graham Linehan during a Let Women Speak rally in Belfast

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

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Fringe event featuring Graham Linehan cancelled after backlash

The SNP MP claimed 'the statistics show that trans women do not assault other women'

The SNP MP claimed 'the statistics show that trans women do not assault other women'

John Nicolson is wrong to describe concerned women as 'transphobic'

Mhairi Black compared gender-critical campaigners to white supremacists

Mhairi Black compared gender-critical campaigners to white supremacists

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It's rich of Mhairi Black to accuse others of creating a climate of toxicity

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

Neale Hanvey has asked Police Scotland for details on why the perpetrator of the assault was not referred for prosecution

Neale Hanvey has asked Police Scotland for details on why the perpetrator of the assault was not referred for prosecution

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Alba MP urges police to conduct review into assault of gender critical campaigner

Gender critical campaigners have written to the chief constable of Police Scotland, Iain Livingstone (left)

Gender critical campaigners have written to the chief constable of Police Scotland, Iain Livingstone (left)

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Row as Police Scotland let man who assaulted woman off with 'warning'

Keir Starmer has said he does not agree with Scottish Labour on the issue of transgender rights

Keir Starmer has said he does not agree with Scottish Labour on the issue of transgender rights

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Labour trans row deepens as Starmer says he ‘does not agree’ with Scottish party

Trans rights group loses case to have LGB alliance stripped of charity status

Trans rights group loses case to have LGB alliance stripped of charity status

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Trans rights group loses case to have LGB alliance stripped of charity status

Ayr Academy confirmed there are no children identifying as animals at the school after a TikTok video went viral

Ayr Academy confirmed there are no children identifying as animals at the school after a TikTok video went viral

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Another Scottish school forced to deny children identifying as cats conspiracy

The second planned screening of Adult Human Female was cancelled after activists blocked the entrance in April

The second planned screening of Adult Human Female was cancelled after activists blocked the entrance in April

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Adult Human Female filmmakers launch crowdfunder for legal action against union

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'

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