Scottish law makes it easier for transgender people to change their gender in official documents. In addition, the minimum age for an application would go from 18 to 16 years. In Scotland, both supporters and opponents took to the streets to protest. News channel Sky News spoke of one of the most controversial bills in Scotland for a long time.
A government member tells Scottish media that Edinburgh is going to court “to uphold the democratic decision of parliament and ensure proper protection of devolution”, referring to Scotland’s high degree of self-government.
According to London, the law will have a negative effect on equality legislation in the rest of Britain.