Law simplifying legal process to change gender is welcomed as important step in national debate
After the celebratory whoops and hugs, an initial euphoria has given way to reflection as trans and nonbinary Scots consider what the passing of the gender recognition reform (Scotland) bill means for them.
The Holyrood parliament on Thursday afternoon voted overwhelmingly and cross-party for Scotland to become the first part of the UK to introduce a system of self-identification to change one’s legal gender, sweeping away requirements for a medical diagnosis of gender dysphoria and extending applications to 16 and 17 year olds.
