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MSPs are to resume their marathon debate on controversial plans to make it easier for trans people to change gender. MSPs sat past midnight last night discussing reforms to the Gender Recognition Act, and will return to the task today.

The Scottish government says the legislation will ensure dignity for trans people, but critics describe it as a threat to women and girls. Young people aged 16 and 17 will be allowed to change their legal gender after the Scottish government rejected moves to keep the minimum age at 18.

Some SNP MSPs were among those who argued that 16 is too young to make such a 'profound change'. But the government said lowering the age was in keeping with other rights and responsibilities people gain at 16.

The debate and votes on the remaining amendments are due to resume this afternoon.

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