Meghan Gallacher says there needs to be an “urgent evaluation” of gender services in Scotland to “ensure the wellbeing of young people in Scotland isn’t going to be less protected”.
A Lanarkshire MSP has warned the Scottish Government they “cannot ignore” findings from the Cass Review as they were urged to make a public statement about this issues.
The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Ms Gallacher said: “Despite the Cass Review being published last week, members have not been afforded the opportunity of a Ministerial statement. Given the significance of the report’s findings, I find this completely unacceptable.
“Members are being silenced by this SNP Government – but I will use ever lever possible to ensure that concerned parents, carers, young people and constituents get the answers they want – and most importantly, deserve!” The Scottish Government has been under pressure to rule out the routine use of puberty blockers - for which the review said there was “not enough evidence” - as has been done in the NHS in England.
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