Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison urges MSPs voting on the controversial Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill to 'tackle and challenge transphobia wherever and whenever it occurs'. Latest: 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube
After two long days of debate in the Scottish Parliament, the controversial Gender Recognition Reform Bill has passed.
Protesters took part in demonstrations both for and against the bill outside Holyrood on Wednesday as MSPs went through the final amendments.Opponents have raised concerns over its impact on the safety of women and girls, arguing the bill should not have been passed as it fails to protect women's rights and single-sex spaces.
But the Scottish government has insisted the legislation will not impact the Equality Act, which allowsPlease use Chrome browser for a more accessible video playerThe bill also proved controversial as it means the laws in Scotland will now be different to the rest of the UK. There were protests from the public gallery as opponents shouted"shame on you" when an amendment that would make it harder for sex offenders to apply for a GRC was voted down.
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