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Please do Scottish self-id consultation (even if not Scottish)

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okMaybeIAmATERF · 25/01/2018 12:49

Here's the URL: please do the consultation. (I think this has been posted before, but it bears repeating.)
consult.gov.scot/family-law/review-of-the-gender-recognition-act-2004/
To note:

  1. At the end, you will be asked whether you are resident in Scotland, the rest of the UK, or elsewhere - i.e. you don't have to be in Scotland, though obviously it's more important to be heard if you are.
  2. You will also be asked whether you want your response published with your name, without your name, or not at all - if that makes a difference to how you write your answers, it might be helpful to know this up front. Closes on March 1st, but don't wait till then!
OP posts:
Auldspinster · 13/02/2018 12:52

Done!

Popchyk · 13/02/2018 12:45

fairplayforwomen.com/scotland/

The above link was invaluable to me when I was filling out the survey.

Popchyk · 13/02/2018 12:42

Phew. Done it.

But don't be put off thinking you'll have to spend ages on it. You can just click Yes or No to the questions. That's much better than not filling it in at all.

Closes 1st March

Waddlelikeapenguin · 11/02/2018 22:31

Bump

StillPissedOff · 11/02/2018 21:45

terryleather Sun 11- Feb-18 18:11:39

"Submitted (now there's a word...)"

Yes indeedy! Spotted that half a second after pressing 'Post Message'... I thought, really hope nobody gets the wrong impression Blush

Anyway, just wish to highlight the post by Sillydoggy Mon 05-Feb-18 14:47:46 on page 4, beginning with:
"I am unashamedly trying to get this back on the front page. Do all of you England and Wales people who are still waiting for your consultation realise that this could be the only one you get?"

This! And Thanks OP for highlighting it.

MillyTantTerf · 11/02/2018 18:12

Shared on facebook.

terryleather · 11/02/2018 18:11

Submitted (now there's a word...)

I wish I could be more measured on this subject but I find it neigh on impossible and I worry now that I've submitted quite the rant, especially on the question about non-binary which I think is the biggest load of bs and can't believe it's even being considered for any kind of legislation.

At least I've added my voice and I certainly feel better for taking some action.

StillPissedOff · 11/02/2018 16:43

Done and submitted.

Same as many others, I struggled with several questions, having to explain, "I can't answer 'Yes' or 'No' or Don't know' to this question because...".

This is a vitally important consultation. And as BetsyM00 says on the previous page, "England, Wales & NI this is your consultation too so please complete it." Yes - we may never get another opportunity to voice our opinion.

2rebecca · 10/02/2018 21:47

Done, wondering whether to share on facebook

MillyTantTerf · 10/02/2018 21:43

Standing up to be counted.

All done.

Name publishing allowed and email given.

Any problems I'll know where it comes from as I used my middle name.

ItsAllGoingToBeFine · 10/02/2018 19:45

I'm just going to give this a wee bump - please do fill it out, it'll only take a minute if you just tick boxes and don't fill out the comments.

Of course, if you have the time then filling out the comments may have more impact.

StrangeIdeas · 09/02/2018 14:58

Have done. Signed the women's aid petition earlier. Still have to do the sex ed one before Monday.

ItsAllGoingToBeFine · 09/02/2018 12:53

Done.

I found this very useful

fairplayforwomen.com/scottish-consultation/

Waddlelikeapenguin · 09/02/2018 11:49

Bump

Datun · 09/02/2018 11:20

Done.

It's a right faff, and questions are loaded. But least you get to have a huge space for comments.

Can I urge everyone to fill it out.

Even if they just collate yes/no answers, numbers will be vital.

You don't have to agree to having your name published.

This is really going to count. Parliament will be watching Scotland.

PencilsInSpace · 09/02/2018 07:41

Bump!

19 DAYS LEFT

gingergenius · 08/02/2018 22:49

Completed the consultation

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 08/02/2018 22:24

Done. I am a wuss, though - I have said I am willing to have my response published but not my name.

Weezol · 08/02/2018 21:42

Bump

MadamMinacious · 08/02/2018 09:52

I'm just giving this a bump to the top

Aloneinacrowd70 · 07/02/2018 19:23

Thanks, Itsallgoingtobefine - will do both.

PencilsInSpace · 07/02/2018 18:33

Bump!

21 DAYS LEFT

ItsAllGoingToBeFine · 07/02/2018 16:00

I'd say just MSP re the consultation as it is a scotgov issue - MP to express your general disquiet though...

Aloneinacrowd70 · 07/02/2018 13:33

Done as well. Is it worth writing to both MSP and MP if in Scotland?

doesthatmakesense · 07/02/2018 13:29

Done

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