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The gender bill dividing the UK

In a historic move, the UK government has blocked Scotland's gender reform law.. but why?

The UK government has blocked Scottish gender recognition reforms, which would allow anyone over the age of 16 to self-declare their gender and be recognised as such by the Scottish government.

The Scottish government argues its legislation would merely update and improve the legal situation in Scotland for transgender people. But the UK government says this is not true, and that the Scottish legislation would have a profound impact on UK-wide equalities law. We examine the debate and the constitutional row that has ensued.

Guest: Mark McLaughlin, Political Correspondent, The Times.

Host: Manveen Rana.

Clips: 麻豆社 News, The Scottish Sun, Guardian, Channel 4 News, 5 News, ITV.

This podcast has been acquired by the 麻豆社. It is not complied by 麻豆社 Editorial Standards but covered by the Ofcom Broadcasting Code.

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30 minutes