Gender reform bill passed by MSPs despite SNP rebellion against government

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MSPs have voted through historic gender recognition reforms following two days of gruelling debate over the controversial proposals.

Controversial proposals to make it easier for people in Scotland to change their legally recognised gender have been passed by MSPs amid heated scenes at Holyrood.

But there was also applause from supporters of the reforms – which will remove the need for a medical diagnosis of gender dysphoria before obtaining of a gender recognition certificate . Nicola Sturgeon had earlier defended the reforms and claimed the bill may be the "most scrutinised piece of legislation" in Holyrood’s history. The First Minister also accused the Conservatives of trying to filibuster and delay the legislation.

"The legislation makes no change to the reserved Equality Act 2010 and that principle is enshrined in the Bill. As I have made clear, the Scottish Government continues to support the provision of single-sex services and the rights of women.

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