British leaders blocked a Scottish gender law that would have made it easier to legally change one's gender from proceeding further
Scottish flags are held by demonstrators, outside the Supreme Court, in London, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022. British leaders on Monday blocked a Scottish law that would have made it easier to change one's legal gender."After thorough and careful consideration of all the relevant advice and the policy implications, I am concerned that this legislation would have an adverse impact on the operation of Great Britain-wide equalities legislation," Jack said in a statement.
"Transgender people who are going through the process to change their legal sex deserve our respect, support and understanding," he added."My decision today is about the legislation’s consequences for the operation of GB-wide equalities protections and other reserved matters."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPScottish lawmakers passed the bill in December but critics said it would undermine women's rights.
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