Secretary of State for Scotland looking at using Westminster powers to overule gender recognition bill

[fromorbit]

Alister Jack has said he is willing to consider blocking the Gender Recognition Reform Bill under Section 35 of the Scotland Act.
twitter.com/JournoStephen

Detailed Review of the Legal case that powers that could be used:
ukconstitutionallaw.org/2022/12/21/michael-foran-sex-gender-and-the-scotland-act/

In short it seems there are potential good grounds to use Section 35 in this case due to contradictions in the legislation. [Lots of speculation that this was this Sturgeon's aim all along create legislation so bad it would be overturned and increase support for Indy? However I think this is just a case of pure ideology combined with incompetence.]

Writing into your MP especially if they are a Tory would be a good move at this point.

@ArabellaScott

Links or start a thread?

Link to petition in this thread.

www.mumsnet.com/talk/petitions_noticeboard/4688427-repeal-the-gra

Thanks - I dont think I knew there was a petition section! Must remember to check it out.

I wonder how it can be campaigned for without being immediately shut down as cruel and inhuman, or some such language.

Would there have to be a compromise of a suggested alternative for those unable to live outside of reactionary gender norms without have a piece of paper saying the government approves!

But seriously, with the current media climate, and majority of politicians being very pro trans would love to be able to come up with a campaign strategy.

IwanttoRetire, I, too, want to Retire (to bed in my case) but I'm waiting for the petition to get to 9950 ...

It only needs one more signature.

If you live in Ilford or Harrow it might be a bit outing.

But otherwise ...

It is there!

I now realise I have seen this shared on facebook. Will share tomorrow as have found not many night owls on facebook.

29 to go for a written government response.

And need to read the discussion on the petition page here.

Can one learn to speed read?