Green Party MSP Maggie Chapman has taken a strong stand in support of LGBTQ+ rights, particularly for transgender and non-binary youth, in a recent speech at the Scottish Parliament. As the new parliamentary term began in Holyrood, Chapman called for increased support and attention to the needs of transgender and non-binary young people in Scotland.
Online violence against women and girls (OVAWG) is a pervasive issue that continues to plague the digital landscape in the United Kingdom. A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from The Open University has shed light on the disturbing prevalence of OVAWG across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The findings underscore the urgent need for comprehensive measures to address this alarming problem.
Despite the controversy, the Welsh government and Plaid Cymru remain committed to making Wales the most LGBTQ+ friendly nation in Europe. Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price stated, “This means delivering change for everyone in society and we are proud to be working with the Welsh government on our shared ambition for Wales to be the most LGBTQ+ friendly nation in Europe.”
Since 2004 the Gender Recognition Act (GRA) has allowed trans men and trans women in the UK to change the sex listed on their birth certificates to reflect their lived identity. While it was a
Scottish government plans to alter how a transgender person changes the gender on their birth certificate will reached their last legislative stage this week, with amendments to a bill being discussed on Tuesday, and debates
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