Tag: Scottish Government
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Scottish Government’s Commitment to Equality and Progressive Policies Under Scrutiny
Patrick Harvie MSP, the co-leader of the Scottish Greens, urges the new First Minister not to backtrack on LGBTQ rights and equality.
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Scottish prisons to consult on changes to transgender policy
The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) will launch a consultation on updating its policy for transgender people, following Scottish Ministers’ move to make it easier for trans prisoners to prove their gender identity.
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Scotland will lead the way in LGBTQI inclusive education
Scotland will become the first country in the world to have LGBTQI inclusive education embedded in the curriculum, Deputy First Minister John Swinney has told parliament.
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First minister Nicola Sturgeon to apologise to gay men convicted of behalf of Scottish government
First minister Nicola Sturgeon will apologise to gay men convicted of now-abolished sexual offences on behalf of the Scottish government.
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Equal Marriage to become law after historic final vote
MSPs have given final approval to the Marriage and Civil Partnerships (Scotland) Bill with an overwhelming majority of MSPs saying ‘I Do’ to equality.
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Catholic fury over schools’ gay sex guide
A new sex education guide for schools which includes gay marriage has sparked anger in the Catholic Church.