UK government may challenge Scottish gender change law

Key Facts

• Image source, Getty Images A new law is set to be passed by the Scottish Parliament which will simplify the legal process for anyone in Scotland who wants to change their gender.
• But the signs are that the UK government could refuse to recognise it, causing huge issues for people affected who want to relocate elsewhere in the UK.
• UK government ministers are responsible for the law in this area in England and Wales, and have no plans to move in the same direction as the Scottish government.
• The Westminster government is also not ruling out the prospect of a legal challenge once the legislation is passed by MSPs - it believes the new law may have an impact on areas where policy is decided in London.

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