Medical Oversight and Double Standards


I finally heard from Patrick Harvie in response to my letters regarding potential changes to the Gender Recognition Act.

But Patrick's letter was a disappointment because it did not address, deliberately I presume, the points raised about the requirement for medical oversight in a proposed new law on assisted dying - or in the case of women accessing abortion services.

So I plan to write to Patrick again and will share what he has to say on the blog.


Glasgow MSPs and GRA - Patrick Harvie (December 16, 2021)


I've had to write to Patrick Harvie again, as one of my Glasgow MSPs, because  Patrick has not responded to two separate letters I sent him regarding potential changes to the Gender Recognition Act. 

Dear Patrick Harvie

Consultation on Potential Changes to the Gender Recognition Act

I refer to my original letter dated 19 November 2021 and my reminder letter dated 7 December 2021 regarding potential changes to the Gender Recognition Act.

I would be grateful to know where you stand on these matters, in particular the issue of self-identification, because it would seem hypocritical to me for an MSP to support medical oversight when it comes to a new law on assisted dying or in the case of women accessing abortion services - but to promote self-identification and reject medical oversight in the case of a person wishing to change their sex by law.

I look forward to your reply.

Kind regards



Mark Irvine

 

Popular posts from this blog

Kentucky Fried Seagull

Hugh Fearnley Whitingstall is one of my favourite - and endearingly bonkers - TV chefs. The River Cottage chef has a some imaginative ideas for adding seagulls to the national diet - including a recipe for Kentucky Fried Seagull - would you believe. Here's what HFW has to say on the subjecy -  I think I'll contact Hugh - and ask if he'll join the TAPAS campaign. "Vermin with wings? Chicken of the sea? Or just an opportunity missed?" "First and foremost, before we all go on a mad seagull killing frenzy. In the U.K it is against the law to kill seagulls or interfere with their nests under the countryside and wildlife act. Some Councils are allowed to cull them however, and usually do this by either poisoning or shooting them. How to catch your seagull. Remember this is against the law in the U.K. I don't want the Men in Blue knocking at the door because someone said that Foodimum told them it was okay to catch and eat seagulls. It isn't... P
Read more

SNP Hypocrites Have No Shame

Image
Hi. https://t.co/yuA2cY109e — Brian Spusk (@BrianSpanner1) December 16, 2022 Brian Spanner (aka Brian Spusk) shares a tweet from the SNP's chief executive and husband of SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon) criticising secretive party donations. What a complete hoot - these hypocrites have no shame! Peter Murrell  @PeterMurrell "Anonymous political donations supposed to be a thing of the past. Yet Scottish Tories pocketed £319,000 from secretive trust with no fixed address or known current trustees. @Conservatives legally responsible for checking true identity of donors before accepting cash. #DarkMoney "  
Read more

Can Anyone Be A Woman?

Image
"All we ask... is FULL RIGHTS as women" 🤡 The legal lunacy that led to the recent Tickle V Giggle judgement was fought for as far back as the 30s. The Trans Takeover of Womanhood - 100 Years of Madness premieres this eve at UK time 🍿 https://t.co/1nzx8gxNA3 #Womanhood … pic.twitter.com/cZOkBrKPof — MrMenno 🏳️‍🌈🎶 (@MrMennoTweets) October 2, 2024 Mr Menno's response to the absurd 'Trans Takeover of Womanhood' - is intelligent, well researched and hilarious into the bargain. A must watch!    
Read more