Policy paper

Statement of reasons related to the use of section 35 of the Scotland Act 1998

The policy rationale considered by the UK government leading to its decision to make an order under section 35 of the Scotland Act 1998 preventing the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill from proceeding to Royal Assent.

• From: Equality Hub, Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland and Government Equalities Office
• Published: 17 January 2023
• Last updated: 7 February 2023 — See all updates

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

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The government took the decision to enact section 35 of the Scotland Act 1998 to prevent the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill from proceeding to Royal Assent. This decision was taken by the Secretary of State for Scotland.

Published 17 January 2023
Last updated 7 February 2023 + show all updates

1. 7 February 2023

   Added a BSL version of the statement of reasons.

2. 23 January 2023

   Added Welsh translation.

3. 17 January 2023

   First published.