Here's the mighty @scottishlabour MSP @JohannLamont opening the debate on Thursday for her amendment -
"For the word ‘gender’ substitute ‘sex’ "
to the Forensic Medical Services Bill (Scotland)
#SixWords
#SexNotGender

2/8
Here's @JohannLamont's unforgettable closing speech in that debate.
The amendment was passed by a landslide majority.
Just 9 against (Libdems and Greens).
#SixWords
#SexNotGender


3/8
On the same day in @Scotparl, @ScottishLabour Founder Declaration signatory @JennyMarra asked the FM about the use of puberty blockers for children in Scotland in the light the #KeiraBell judgement's findings.
She received a poor answer
#Safeguarding

4/8
Also on that day in @UKHouseofLords Declaration signatory @UKLabour peer, Lord Young of Norwood Green, pressed HMG for a statement on the use of puberty blockers for children & on the need for proper funding for CAMHS for all young people
#SexNotGender
5/8
The previous day in @HouseofCommons 3 @LabWomenDec Founder Signatories spoke eloquently and cogently at the @Commonswomequ #WESC.
Here's the clip (Just over an hour) of @ProfAliceS @Docstockk & @GoonerProf talking common sense & feminism.
#SexMatters

6/8
Want to know more what Labour Women's Declaration is about and why we launched it just over a year ago?
Here's our webinar explaining all.

#LabourWomensDeclaration
#SexNotGender
7/8
At last we are hearing the arguments in defence of our human rights in the courts and from @UKLabour & @Scottishlabour politicians in the debating chambers.
Keep up the pressure. Add your voice. Sign and comment.
#SexMatters
https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/labour-womens-declaration
8/8
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