
Council may bar school kids
from lining up by their sex
Primary school children could be barred from lining up for class as boys and girls to stop “gender stereotyping”, under controversial plans being considered by a Scottish council.

Scots Tory leader under fire over gay marriage pledge
Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson is facing a backlash after she controversially signed a pledge calling for the redefinition of marriage.

Scots opposition leaders sign pledge to redefine marriage
The leaders of Holyrood’s opposition parties have committed themselves to “campaign” for the redefinition of marriage, despite widespread opposition to any change.

MSP in second bid to change the law on assisted suicide
An Independent MSP has launched a second attempt to overturn the law against assisted suicide in Scotland, but critics warn it would set a dangerous precedent.

Charity aims for joint ‘sexting’ prevention pilot with police
A Scottish children’s charity is hoping to establish a joint pilot project with the police to tackle the growing problem of “sexting” in Scotland.
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[19 January 2012] - Former Scottish Tory leader dismisses same-sex marriage
[13 January 2012] - SNP considers plan to buy off concerns over gay marriage
[20 December 2011] - Scottish Muslims could desert SNP over gay marriage plans
[14 December 2011] - Scots morning-after pill prescriptions rocket
[9 December 2011] - SNP allows English to join gay marriage consultation
[8 December 2011] - Skirts for boys: Schoolboy takes demand to Holyrood
[8 December 2011] - Now Scots Episcopal Church says NO to redefining marriage
[7 December 2011] - English RC leader welcomes ‘Scotland for Marriage’
[6 December 2011] - Church of Scotland: Keep current definition of marriage
[1 December 2011] - New group, ‘Scotland for Marriage’, launched today
[30 November 2011] - Lewis Kirk Presbytery says don’t redefine marriage
[29 November 2011] - Free expression clause added to Scots anti-sectarianism Bill
[25 November 2011] - Don’t redefine marriage, warn Scottish Free Presbyterians
[18 November 2011] - MSPs question sectarianism bill after rise in banning orders
[18 November 2011]
