Former SNP minister says Humza Yousaf ‘doesn’t have a chance’ of winning gender bill legal battle
A former SNP Cabinet Secretary has warned Humza Yousaf he does not “have a cat in hell’s chance of winning at the British Supreme Court” over the UK Government’s block on gender recognition reforms.
The legislation was introduced to simplify and speed up the process used by trans people to gain legal certification in their preferred gender. It was passed by Holyrood last December. Yousaf said on Tuesday that an announcement will be made “very imminently” on whether to challenge Westminster’s action.
SNP finances probe But Neil said Yousaf should look to reintroduce the legislation and deal with concerns that have been raised about it instead of opting for a legal battle with Westminster.
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