Scottish court confirms UK government's veto on landmark gender-recognition bill

Scotland's highest civil court, the Court of Session, has upheld the UK government's decision to block a landmark gender-recognition law passed by the Scottish parliament. The law, which allowed individuals aged 16 and older to change their gender designation on identity documents through self-declaration, was seen as a significant departure from the rest of the UK, where a medical diagnosis and a minimum age of 18 are required. The ruling highlights the tensions between devolved administrations and the central UK government, fueling frustrations and the independence movement in Scotland. Trans-rights campaigners expressed disappointment, while opponents raised concerns about potential risks and access to single-sex spaces.