Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon resigns

Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon resigns

Scotland’s Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon is stepping down after more than eight years. This was announced by the chair of the Scottish National Party (SNP) this Wednesday at a hastily called press conference in Edinburgh. Scotland’s Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon resigns. (Quelle: Kenneth Halley) She admitted to journalists that she had been “wrestling” with her … Read more

A trans law confronts Scotland and London

A trans law confronts Scotland and London

A small group of trans rights advocates have accused the British government of “transphobia”. The reason is that the Executive has blocked legislation passed in Scotland to make it easier for people to self-identify as transgender without the need for a medical diagnosis. London says the regulations could affect equality laws that apply across Britain. … Read more

British government blocks Scottish transgender law with unique veto

British government blocks Scottish transgender law with unique veto

AFP NOS News•yesterday, 20:17 The British government is going to veto a Scottish bill that would make it easier for people to legally change their gender. The ministers are concerned that the bill is contrary to legal equality. The British government says it is concerned about the safety of women, among other things. Malicious men … Read more