Seventy-two LGBTQ+ organisations from all over Scotland have united by signing an open letter to MSPs, which declares their support for the reform of gender recognition law and emphasises their support for trans equality in Scotland.
The open letter states, “We are resolute and united in support of trans equality and human rights, as we have always been, and today reaffirm our support for trans people and equality. We stand for LGBT equality alongside equality for all other groups – there is no real equality unless it is equality for all.”
Amongst the organisations to sign are LGBTQ+ sports groups, Pride event organisers, national organisations, and local support groups, across the length and breadth of Scotland. Click here to see the full letter and the list of signatories.
Dr Rebecca Crowther, Policy Coordinator at the Equality Network, which promotes LGBTQ+ equality and rights across Scotland, said: “We know that an overwhelming majority of the LGBT community support trans equality. The LGBT groups and organisations that have signed this letter prove just that. It is vital that the LGBT community and allies continue to stand together to ensure that Scotland continues to be a progressive and inclusive country for all and that this is reflected in policy and legislation.”
Stuart Duffy, Founder of Pink Saltire, Scotland’s LGBTQ+ hub, added:
“This unprecedented demonstration of support and solidarity from LGBT organisations right across Scotland sends a clear message that we will not be divided on this issue. Trans and non-binary people have been, and continue to be, absolutely critical in the fight for LGBT equality and we will not abandon them or deny their existence as others would – we stand shoulder to shoulder and resolute in our support.”
For more information on the Equality Network, visit their website.
For more information on Pink Saltire, visit their website.
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