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Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill #GRRScotland
Stage 3 Debate on Amendments and Final Vote
Group 8: Background checks for applicants
Stage 3 Debate on Amendments and Final Vote
Group 8: Background checks for applicants
We're back on the issue of protections and safeguards...
Finlay again: "Vital there are as many safeguards for women/girls as possible. We already know that men with a history of abuse will use any loophole they can to target vulnerable women."
Finlay again: "Vital there are as many safeguards for women/girls as possible. We already know that men with a history of abuse will use any loophole they can to target vulnerable women."
Finlay states that his amendments "seek to add further protection to women and girls".
Ruth Maguire (SNP) - Tables amednments in relation to single-sex spaces. Prevent a person with a history of DV obtaining GRC without further scrutiny. Specific DV check #GRRScotland
Ruth Maguire (SNP) - Tables amednments in relation to single-sex spaces. Prevent a person with a history of DV obtaining GRC without further scrutiny. Specific DV check #GRRScotland
Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill #GRRScotland
Stage 3 Debate on Amendments and Final Vote
Group 7: Statutory declarations: formalities and supporting evidence
Stage 3 Debate on Amendments and Final Vote
Group 7: Statutory declarations: formalities and supporting evidence
Paul O'Kane (Lab) speaking on Group 7 and Am. 100.
"shared objective of seeking greater clarity on the process of obtaining a GRC... of satutory declaration."
The process of SD is not widely known
#GRRScotland
"shared objective of seeking greater clarity on the process of obtaining a GRC... of satutory declaration."
The process of SD is not widely known
#GRRScotland
Declarative forms expected to differ across the country.
PO seeks to standardise forms via Secretary General for consistency, otherwise will be different forms across Scotland.
Further evidence of a badly thought out & rushed bill... Why was this not considered? #GRRScotland
PO seeks to standardise forms via Secretary General for consistency, otherwise will be different forms across Scotland.
Further evidence of a badly thought out & rushed bill... Why was this not considered? #GRRScotland
Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill #GRRScotland
Stage 3 Debate on Amendments and Final Vote
Skipping Group 4 (info for applicants)!
Group 5: Grounds on which the application is to be granted: medical evidence and time living in the acquired gender.
Stage 3 Debate on Amendments and Final Vote
Skipping Group 4 (info for applicants)!
Group 5: Grounds on which the application is to be granted: medical evidence and time living in the acquired gender.
Rachael Hamilton raises Am. 95:
"confirm that the applicant has discussed [their] intention to obtain a [GRC] with a medical professional and received any mental health support that was considered by that professional to be necessary." Opening for 'Watchful Waiting'? #GRRScotland
"confirm that the applicant has discussed [their] intention to obtain a [GRC] with a medical professional and received any mental health support that was considered by that professional to be necessary." Opening for 'Watchful Waiting'? #GRRScotland
RH highlights the lack of definition for "living in the acquired gender".
"Bill applies to a much larger group than original GRA does. The proposed reforms leave the system wide open to abuse from bad actors." #GRRScotland
"Bill applies to a much larger group than original GRA does. The proposed reforms leave the system wide open to abuse from bad actors." #GRRScotland
Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill #GRRScotland
Stage 3 Debate on Amendments and Final Vote
Group 3: Meaning of “ordinarily resident in Scotland”
Stage 3 Debate on Amendments and Final Vote
Group 3: Meaning of “ordinarily resident in Scotland”
SR's Am. 19. Removes provisions for asylum seekers to obtain GRC because UK Government controls immigration/asylum applications. These provision were inlc. by Pam Duncan-Glancy at Stage 2.
Chamber is being told that legal advice was given but they cannot say who gave this advice or what the advice was. Same was said for previous amendments in Group 2.
Again, MSPs are asking for legal advice that was given to the Cabinet Secretary (Robison) #GRRScotland
Again, MSPs are asking for legal advice that was given to the Cabinet Secretary (Robison) #GRRScotland
Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill #GRRScotland
Stage 3 Debate on Amendments and Final Vote
Amendments Group 2: Applicants with criminal charges or convictions
Stage 3 Debate on Amendments and Final Vote
Amendments Group 2: Applicants with criminal charges or convictions
Russell Finlay (C)
"Women's rights campaigners with concerns about the bill are not conflating transpeople with sex criminals. Those who attempt to frame their opposition in this way are irresponsible. To do so, as I suspect they know, is a gross mischaracterisation" #GRRScotland
"Women's rights campaigners with concerns about the bill are not conflating transpeople with sex criminals. Those who attempt to frame their opposition in this way are irresponsible. To do so, as I suspect they know, is a gross mischaracterisation" #GRRScotland
ACH admits: "GRC is not required to be presented to access single-sex space or any place where vulnerable people need treatment. It's a piece of paper that recognises legally your gender identity. But it is not a valid form of entry or passport to these places." #GRRScotland
Will attempt to tweet on #GRRScotland stage 3 debate. Don't rely on me though because it seems we're in for a long night of debate 🙃
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MSPs raised concerns about the debate schedule - i.e. how late it is expected to go on for. Asked if impact assessments have been carried out for disability, childcare etc. Considering their lack of impact assessment on women/girls in relation to #GRRScotland, I'm guessing not.
*Group 1 - Applications by 16 and 17 year olds*
Rachael Hamilton (Con) says the ScotGov own impact assessment states they need more data about young people. Polling states 81% of Scots public are against lowering the age. Shouldn't place burden of responsibility on children.
Rachael Hamilton (Con) says the ScotGov own impact assessment states they need more data about young people. Polling states 81% of Scots public are against lowering the age. Shouldn't place burden of responsibility on children.
