Nicola Sturgeon condemns transphobia
Nicola Sturgeon, the leader of the Scottish National Party, spoke out against transphobia amid accusations that the political group has become a âhubâ of anti-trans rhetoric.
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Scotland to continue providing puberty blockers
Scotland intends to continue providing puberty blockers for young trans people, following a UK court ruling which will prevent those under 16 from accessing the hormone treatment.
Western Isles rejects LGBTQ+ inclusive education
The Western Isles council voted overwhelmingly in favour of rejecting LGBTQ+ inclusive sex education in place of Roman Catholic teachings on relationships, sexual health and parenthood (RSHP).
Scottish Trans joins legal challenge to protect gender equality on public authority boards
Scottish Trans is given permission to intervene in a legal case which is seeking to throw out legislation passed two years ago, ensuring greater involvement of women in public life in Scotland
Winter Social Dance Clubs for LGBTQ+ elders to add sparkle to December
The Coming Back Out Ball social dance clubs, a celebration of LGBTQ+ elders in Scotland, are to bring some magic, warmth and sparkle to December with two FREE events.
Trans woman refused service in UK pub
19-year-old trans woman Savanna Galloway was âleft in tearsâ after being refused service at The Counting House (Wetherspoons) in Glasgow. Staff refused to serve Galloway, arguing her ID photo was not her.
Police Scotland stop labelling HIV as âcontagiousâ
HIV Scotland force Police Scotland to stop labelling people living with HIV âcontagiousâ on intelligence database.