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Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill: Section 35 Power
17 January 2023
Lead MP
Stephen Flynn
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
ScotlandWomen & Equalities
Other Contributors: 1
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Stephen Flynn raised concerns about gender recognition reform (scotland) bill: section 35 power in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
The hon. Member Stephen Flynn proposes that the House should debate the matter of the Government's decision to use section 35 of the Scotland Act 1998 to overturn the Gender Recognition Reform Bill passed by the Scottish Parliament, highlighting the democratic shortfall in this action.
Stephen Flynn
SNP
Aberdeen South
The hon. Member argues that the decision of the UK Government to use section 35 of the Scotland Act 1998 is unprecedented and unjustifiable, calling for a debate on this issue in the House.
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