The UK Supreme Court’s ruling that legal definitions of “man” and “woman” are based on biological sex has sparked fierce debate across Scotland. Trans advocates, politicians, community groups and legal experts warn the decision oversimplifies complex realities, putting trans people at risk of exclusion from essential spaces and services. Now that the dust has began to settle, what’s in-store for the future of gender reform in Scotland?

Member of the Govanhill LGBT+ community told us they’re heartbroken, disgusted, appalled and tired — in reaction to the UK government block of Scotland’s Gender Recognition Rerform Act.

After a number of delays, the Scottish Parliament have now presented their revised version of the Gender Recognition Act. We spoke to members of the local LGBTQ+ community to get their reaction.