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SNP hits out at ‘gutless’ UK Government after Jack refuses Holyrood committee

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said he ‘did not believe it would be appropriate’ for him to give evidence to Holyrood’s Constitution Committee.

The Independent UK

Petition to reverse block on Scotland's gender reforms smashes first milestone

It comes after Tory minister Kemi Badenoch declined an invitation to give evidence at a Holyrood committee on the decision to use a Section 35 order.

The National (Scotland)

Labour calls on SNP and Tory Governments to publish trans law legal advice

Pam Duncan-Glancy told the Record the Tories were not "good faith actors" when it came to equalities and human rights.

Daily Record

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Nicola Sturgeon condemns ‘decapitate TERFS' placard spotted at trans rights rally in Glasgow

The First Minister said she had attended demos in the past where placards were displayed that did not align with her views.

Daily Record

Sturgeon: Testing limits of Section 35 veto in court is in the public interest

The First Minister said the Scottish Government was ‘looking at all options’ to challenge the legal veto.

The Independent UK

Alister Jack should have 'the guts' to defend Section 35 order in Holyrood, says FM

Jack said that Kemi Badenoch, the women's and equalities minister, should attend in his place, but on Monday it emerged that she too had declined an…

The National (Scotland)

Uncertainty on whether 'trigger' was met for Tories to use Section 35 over trans law

A PROFESSOR of law has said it’s “debatable” whether the indirect effects of the Scottish Government’s Gender Recognition Reform (GRR) Bill…

The National (Scotland)

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Stoking a culture war? No, Nicola Sturgeon, this is about balancing conflicting rights

Scottish gender reform plans jeopardise legal protections for women

The Guardian - UK

Trans rights activists protest over gender reform bill being blocked in Scotland

Swarms of transgender rights campaigners gathered in Glasgow today to protest the blocking of Scotland's Gender Recognition Reform Bill by the UK government earlier this week

Daily Mirror

Majority of Scots 'now favour independence' after Section 35 devolution row

Daily Record

Scotland Secretary Alister Jack encourages councils to have another go at levelling up bids for Kilmarnock and Ayr

The Secretary of State for Scotland lauded East Ayrshire's successful bid for the Kilmarnock Cultural Quarter project, and said unsuccessful bids for the Bellfield Interchange and Ayr leisure centre should be revisited.

Daily Record

Kemi Badenoch ducks deadline for appearance at Holyrood committee over gender reforms

Kemi Badenoch did not respond to the deadline given by Holyrood committee demanding 'further clarity' on the decision to block Scotland's gender…

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon says Scotland secretary is acting like a governor general

First minister says Alister Jack’s block on gender law marks ‘new and more dangerous phase for devolution’

The Guardian - UK

Nicola Sturgeon slams Alister Jack for acting like a 'governor-general'

NICOLA Sturgeon has accused Alister Jack of acting like a “governor-general” after he blocked Scotland’s Gender Recognition Reform Bill.

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Alister Jack branded 'absolute disgrace' for snubbing Holyrood committee invite

ALISTER Jack has snubbed an invitation to provide evidence at a Holyrood committee on his decision to prevent Scotland’s gender reform…

The Independent UK

Sturgeon: Block on gender reform law shows Westminster is worst of both worlds

The First Minister addressed the issue at the annual Business in Scotland dinner on Thursday.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon brands Alister Jack a 'Governor-General' for blocking Holyrood gender reforms

The First Minister will use a speech in Glasgow to attack the Scottish Secretary and his decision to block gender reforms.

The National (Scotland)

Gender reform block ushers in ‘new and dangerous’ phase of devolution, says FM

The UK Government’s decision to block gender reform legislation in Scotland has demonstrated that Westminster is the “worst of both…

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Tory MSP suggests Holyrood only has the right to pass 'good law'

A TORY MSP has raised eyebrows after she suggested Scotland’s parliament only had the right to pass legislation if it was “good law”.

The National (Scotland)

Trans people 'not part of my thinking' in gender bill block, Alister Jack says

ALISTER Jack has said the trans community was “not part of my thinking at all” when it came to his decision to block gender reform in Scotland.

The Independent UK

Trans community and supporters stage protest outside Scotland Office

The UK Government has blocked Scottish Parliament legislation on gender recognition reforms.

The Independent UK

This is democracy, says Jack as he refuses to revoke Section 35 order

The UK Government has blocked a Holyrood Bill reforming gender recognition reforms over its impact on UK-wide legislation.

The Independent UK

Jack urged to revoke Section 35 order and ‘improve lives of trans people’

Scottish Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison has urged the Scottish Secretary to allow gender recognition reforms in Scotland.

The Guardian - UK

Westminster has dragged trans people into its attack on Scotland’s powers

Scotland’s gender recognition reform bill showed our parliament at its best. The UK government’s veto was shameless, says SNP MSP Shona Robison

The National (Scotland)

‘As if written by someone on work experience’: Reaction to UK's Section 35 reasons

THE UK Government has published a detailed list of reasons why it has blocked gender reform legislation passed by Holyrood by issuing a section 35…

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