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MSPs vote to pass controversial gender Bill by 86 votes to 39 at Holyrood

MSPs considered more than 153 amendments to the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill.

MSPs vote to pass controversial gender Bill by 86 votes to 39 at Holyrood — The reforms are designed to make it easier for trans people to gain a gender recognition certificate. STV News

Kevin Scott

22nd Dec 2022

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