UK Gov overrules Scotland Gender Reform bill, first in devolution history

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“The UK government has blocked Scotland's gender reform bill in an unprecedented intervention that is likely to spark a constitutional row between the two parliaments. 

Downing Street has the power to stop legislation from Holyrood receiving Royal Assent - the final stage of any new bill - if it believes it will have an adverse impact on UK-wide law.

Sky News understands Scotland Secretary Alister Jack is expected to lay a section 35 order at Westminster tomorrow to prevent the legislation being sent to the King for Royal Assent.

In the 25 years since devolution, no British government has taken this step - until now.

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The Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill was passed by a majority of MSPs last month, with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon hailing at as a "historic day for equality".

The new legislation would lower the age people can apply to change their gender to 16, remove the need for a medical diagnosis of gender dysphoria for a gender recognition certificate (GRC), and reduce the time an applicant needs to live in their acquired gender.” 

Source: https://news.sky.com/story/uk-government-blocks-scotlands-gender-reform-bill-in-constitutional-first-12787916

“Union of equals” 

“Lead don’t leave” 

“Devolution is safe” 

“Strong and stable” 

“Strong devolved parliament” 

F*** the Tories, the ‘United’ Kingdom and Rishi Sunak. 

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I'll channel my inner @Miss Dolly and say this is why Scotland need independence NOW

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2 minutes ago, bionic said:

I'll channel my inner @Miss Dolly and say this is why Scotland need independence NOW

RIP Miss Dolly, Scotland definitely needs independence NOW! 

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Sad. Gross. Regressive.

It won't be this way forever though. My heart goes out to trans folks, seriously. The push against them lately is real and it's bullsh*t 

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1 minute ago, Midnights Mayhem said:

RIP Miss Dolly, Scotland definitely needs independence NOW! 

What happened to Miss Dolly?

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1 minute ago, OMonster said:

What happened to Miss Dolly?

Name change baby

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1 minute ago, Midnights Mayhem said:

Name change baby

wait a sec... 

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1 minute ago, Midnights Mayhem said:

Name change baby

I'm so dumb. I forgot about this and sat here trying to find "Miss Dolly" 'cause I was like "wait, we didn't ban them, wtf?"

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1 minute ago, bionic said:

wait a sec... 

I am Miss Dolly 

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Just now, Midnights Mayhem said:

I am Miss Dolly 

mother  

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2 minutes ago, PartySick said:

I'm so dumb. I forgot about this and sat here trying to find "Miss Dolly" 'cause I was like "wait, we didn't ban them, wtf?"

No, I decided to change my name to reflect my current era

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Just now, bionic said:

mother  

I’m always here

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Conservatives all over the world are terrified that their generation is dying and they’re doing whatever they can to oppress the new generation of open minded people. 

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19 minutes ago, ScreamQueen007 said:

Conservatives all over the world are terrified that their generation is dying and they’re doing whatever they can to oppress the new generation of open minded people. 

Funny thing is Rishi Sunak was born in the 80s, he should be more open minded

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5 minutes ago, Midnights Mayhem said:

Funny thing is Rishi Sunak was born in the 80s, he should be more open minded

Money might be a factor too. There are plenty of young conservative influencers these days and it’s mostly because it’s a more lucrative business.