Scottish Government to Challenge UK Block on Gender Reform Bill

Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf visits Nova Innovation, in Edinburgh, on April 11, 2023. Fraser Bremner - Pool/Getty Images

The Scottish government has announced it will challenge UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s decision to block its gender reform bill in court.

In December, the Scottish Parliament passed the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill, which would enable anyone over the age of 16 to self-identify their gender.