The UK government blocks the Scottish Reform Bill

Date
2023
Title
The UK government blocks the Scottish Reform Bill
Description
The UK government enacts section 35 of the Scotland Act 1998 to prevent the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill from proceeding to Royal Assent.

The Bill’s reforms remain the Scottish Government’s policy.
References
David Torrance, and Doug Pyper, ‘Research Briefing : The Secretary of State's veto and the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill’ (House of Commons Library, 11 December 2023) <https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-9705/> accessed 16 May 2024
Source
United Kingdom Gov.uk: Policy paper
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Scottish Government: Statement
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