LONDON — The British government will block a bill passed by the Scottish parliament that makes it easier for people to change their legal gender, its Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said on Monday (Jan 17), the first time it has invoked the power to veto a S
The move sparked a fresh argument with the devolved Scottish government, which has also been thwarted in its attempts to hold a new independence referendum.
"I have not taken this decision lightly," Mr Jack said in a statement, adding it would"have a significant impact" on equalities matters across Britain.Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, in charge of the devolved nationalist government, said she would defend the legislation and"stand up for Scotland's parliament."
But it is unclear whether the move by Britain to overrule Scotland's gender bill will fuel appetite for independence, as the SNP's own leadership is divided on the issue.
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