Women’s groups and religious organisations have blasted the Scottish Government’s decision to ignore them when considering proposed self-ID legislation. Officials have been accused of breaking their manifesto promise to “work with trans people, women, equality groups, legal and human rights experts” in formulating legislation to reform the Gender Recognition Act, as it excludes women and consults exclusively with radical trans groups. ‘Undemocratic’A Freedom of Information request revealed that Shona Robinson, minister in charge of the reforms, has met with five Scottish Government-funded trans lobby groups. We remain gravely concerned about what the future holds for women in Scotland.”Against public opinionLast year, several polls revealed that the Scottish Government’s planned reforms are unpopular with the Scottish public. In December, a poll of more than 1,000 over-16s in Scotland found that 71 per cent opposed self-identification for changing gender.

Source: The Times January 13, 2022 15:59 UTC