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Jul
24
2023
Stonewall statement on Labour's Gender Recognition Act reform proposals
If Labour are serious about reforming the Gender Recognition Act and enhancing trans people’s legal protections, we need a strategy informed by input from trans people on their needs and priorities, and a real understanding of how practice is working internationally....
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Jul
21
2023
Stonewall affirms trans equality policy positions
On 20 July, Stonewall Chair, Iain Anderson, was interviewed by Beth Rigby on Sky News. The interview was supposed to be an opportunity to talk about 10 years of marriage equality, LGBTQ+ veterans, and Rainbow Laces 10 – all remarkable moments that deserved recognition and celebration....
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Jul
10
2023
Update from the Chair of Stonewall
Iain Anderson, Chair of Trustees at Stonewall said: “Nancy is stepping back after three incredible years at Stonewall.'...
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Jun
09
2023
Stonewall statement on NHS England's final Interim Service Specification for youth gender services
We welcome the publication of the revised interim service specification for children experiencing gender incongruence....
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May
09
2023
EHRC ‘actively harming’ trans people, ignoring international recommendations, charities warn
The UK’s human rights watchdog, the EHRC, is a ‘failed institution’ which is recommending the UK Government change equalities law in a way that rolls back the rights of trans people....
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Jan
16
2023
Statement on the UK Government’s decision to block Scotland’s Gender Recognition Reform Bill
We are saddened that the Prime Minister has decided to block the implementation of the Scottish Gender Recognition Reform Bill, through an order under Section 35 of the Scotland Act, for the first time in the history of devolution....
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Scotland
Jan
09
2023
Stonewall statement on likely GRR intervention from UK Government
Ending reciprocal recognition of Gender Recognition Certificates (GRCs) from countries that support trans people changing their legal gender using a self-determination model is a disgraceful low for the UK Government’s approach to LGBTQ+ rights....
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Dec
09
2022
Statement on Gender Recognition Act reform in Scotland
The Scottish Government has an overwhelming mandate to reform the Gender Recognition Act. The proposed reforms are one of the most consulted on in the Scottish Parliament’s history....
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Scotland
Oct
21
2022
Stonewall calls on Conservative leadership candidates to respect Rainbow Britain
As the Conservative Party enters a leadership election, Stonewall is calling on all candidates, their supporters and the media to ditch the divisive ‘culture war’ and promote values that bring Britain’s diverse communities together....
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Oct
05
2022
Stonewall response to EHRC letter to the Scottish Government on Gender Recognition Act reform
Colin Macfarlane (he/him), Director of Stonewall Scotland and Northern Ireland said: “The mandate of the Scottish Government and the majority of political parties in the Scottish Government to reform the Gender Recognition Act is overwhelming."...
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Scotland