Gender change: Scotland moves closer to simplifying process

Legislation that would allow people to change their gender by self declaration without the need for a medical diagnosis has moved a step closer in Scotland.The proposals, which have been five years in the making and have proved highly contentious, passed the first stage of the legislative process at the Scottish parliament despite a rebellion by nine members of the Scottish National Party government, including the community safety minister, Ash Regan. She resigned from her ministerial role to vote against the Gender Recognition Reform Bill,1 saying she could not support “any legislation that may have negative implications for the safety and dignity of women and girls.”The bill, which is backed by all parties at the Scottish parliament apart from the Conservatives, aims to improve and simplify the process of applying for a gender recognition certificate by making it less lengthy and intrusive. It removes the need for a medical diagnosis…
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