The UK government is to block reforms to the gender recognition process passed by the Scottish Parliament.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the decision by the government was a “full-frontal attack” on the Scottish Parliament.

She hit out after Scottish Secretary Alister Jack confirmed he would make an order under Section 35 of the Scotland Act 1998.

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