Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland welcomes new SNP policy on expansion of HIV testing
The policy follows the overwhelming success of opt-out HIV testing in England’s emergency departments
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Leading HIV and sexual health charities in Scotland call on next Leader of the SNP and First Minister of Scotland to tackle transmission of HIV in Scotland as a matter of urgency
In a letter to the leadership candidates, Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland, Waverley Care and National AIDS Trust are asking that the next First Minister commits their personal support for Scotland’s goal of eliminating new transmission of HIV by 2030
MP Joanna Cherry supports trans conversion therapy
SNP member Joanna Cherry is facing backlash for suggesting that trans conversion therapy should remain legal.
Scottish LGBTQ+ activist Leeze Lawrence dead at 39
Leeze Lawrence, a prominent LGBTQ+ advocacy campaigner in Scotland, has died suddenly at 39.
Alex Salmond defends Margaret Lynch after anti-LGBTQ+ comments
Alba leader Alex Salmond has defended party candidate Margaret Lynch after she attacked Stonewall and LGBT Youth Scotland.
Scottish bill to allow anti-trans speech
Scottish Justice minister, Humza Yousaf, recently submitted an anti-trans amendment to his proposed ‘Hate Crime and Public Order’ bill, which aims to update and consolidate hate crime laws in Scotland.
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 ‘hub’ of anti-trans rhetoric.