There will be some major changes happening in Scotland this year
With the New Year now upon us, there are a couple of law changes in Scotland happening in 2023 that everyone should be aware of.
It changes the process to get a gender recognition certificate, improving the system for transgender people. Those aged 16 or over applying for this certificate will need to make a legally binding declaration that they're already living in their required gender and want to do so permanently. These standards, which are set by the World Health Organisation, limit pollutants and other dangers to the environment and human life .
Brexit freedoms The Government announced last year that all retained EU laws will end on 31 December 2023, giving the UK the opportunity to create regulations for its people. Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow all now have a LEZ as of May last year, with enforcement set to begin soon. Not every aspect of the law applies in Scotland, but the most important changes include new rights of action against people who:
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