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The Guardian // Politics

Scottish government has ‘no plans’ to bring back gender bill after court ruling

Tuesday 22nd April 2025, 5:52PM

Social justice secretary says Holyrood ‘fully accepts’ supreme court ruling and will amend guidanceThe Scottish government has “no plans” to return to its controversial bill on gender recognition, the high-water mark of Nicola Sturgeon’s progressive agenda, as it attempted to reassure the trans community that “you are valued”.In a statement to MSPs on Tuesday afternoon, the social justice secretary, Shirley-Anne Somerville, said Holyrood “fully accepts” the judgment of the supreme court, which ruled against Scottish ministers last Wednesday in the culmination of a long-running legal action brought by the campaign group For Women Scotland. Continue reading...

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