The British government blocked a Scottish law Monday that would have made it easier for transgender-identifying people to change their gender officially.
Using a 25-year-old statute, London overruled the Scottish Parliament and prevented the law from proceeding to royal assent.
"After thorough and careful consideration of all the relevant advice and the policy implications, I am concerned that this legislation would have an adverse impact on the operation of Great Britain-wide equalities legislation," he said.
The controversial use of the statute to overrule the Scottish Parliament has drawn criticism — some worry it could become a slippery slope.
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