Holyrood
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| Area | 1256 |
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| Weather | -1°C, Wind SW at 3 km/h, 92% Humidity |
| Population | 2,463 (2016) |
| Hotels | View hotels |
| Provinces | Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Area code | 709 |
| Local time | Sunday 01:52 |
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| ID | 2268835 |
About Holyrood
Holyrood is a town on the Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is in Division 1, on Conception Bay. It is approximately a 30 minute drive from the capital city of St. John's. During King William's War, the village was destroyed in the Avalon Peninsula Campaign.
Rutherglen: Labour eye Scottish breakthrough in key by-election
... The Scottish Greens are in government with the SNP at Holyrood - but the party is standing a candidate at the by-election...
Bottle return scheme firm appoints administrators
... And they said the firm had been caught in the crossfire between Westminster and Holyrood - which could have prevented the Scottish government from stepping in to help as they might with another firm...
What is Nicola Sturgeon's report card?
... There were arguments about who should control drug policy - Holyrood or Westminster - but ultimately, Nicola Sturgeon s government accepted its own responsibilities and declared a national effort to reduce deaths...
JK Rowling joins protest over Scottish gender bill
... The committee report - published ahead of the demonstration outside Holyrood - said most MSPs on the committee agreed that while such views were " sincerely held" they were satisfied the bill would not change any of the existing protections women have under the Equality Act 2010, " including the ability to exclude trans people from single-sex services where proportionate and appropriate"...
The quiet symbolism of the Queen's farewell to Scotland
... In life, Queen Elizabeth came to embody that deep and abiding bond the King evoked on Monday in the chamber at Holyrood - the bond of a shared history and a common identity across the United Kingdom...
Edinburgh roads close as city prepares for Queen mourners
...Major roads in the centre of Edinburgh have now closed as the city prepares to become a focal point for people mourning In the coming days, her coffin will travel from Balmoral to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh - the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland...
Covid: Call to remove travel test rules and Djokovic exemption fury
... In Scotland, Holyrood - a cabinet meeting before the session is expected to discuss whether to reduce the self-isolation period...
MSPs to debate indyref2 'framework' legislation
...Nicola Sturgeon wants to hold a referendum in the second half of 2020 Further legislation would need to be tabled at Holyrood before a new referendum on independence could be held, ministers have confirmed...
JK Rowling joins protest over Scottish gender bill
Author JK Rowling has supported a protest rally by wearing a T-shirt calling Scotland's First Minister a " destroyer of Women 's rights".
The author tweeted a picture of herself as demonstrators gathered outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh.
Hundreds of people protested against gender recognition legislation proposed by the Scottish Government .
Nicola Sturgeon has Said the aim is to make the existing process " less degrading, intrusive and traumatic".
Inside The Parliament a committee of MSPs backed the General Principles of the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill
The proposed New Law would and broaden the official definition of what it means to be trans.
Anyone aged 16 or over who has lived in their " acquired gender" for at least three months would be eligible to apply.
A Medical Diagnosis of gender dysphoria would no longer be required, removing the need for doctors' reports.
It remains a hotly contested issue, however, with critics saying " self identification" would undermine the safety of Women -only spaces. JK Rowling has previously argued the New Law would harm The Most vulnerable Women .
Ms Rowling: " I stand in solidarity with @ForWomenScot and all Women protesting and speaking outside the Scottish Parliament . #NoToSelfID. "
The T-shirt, which matched those worn by many Women at The Rally , read: " Nicola Sturgeon : Destroyer of Women 's rights. "
Asked by journalists about The Post , a spokesman for the Scottish Government Said he had not seen it.
A majority of MSPs on the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee recommended the General Principles of The Bill should be approved.
Committee convener Joe Fitzpatrick Said : " We believe these important reforms will improve the lives and experiences of trans people. "
The Committee backed removing the need for any medical evidence or diagnosis " believing that trans people know their own minds".
Five MSPs backed the legislation but the two Conservatives - Pam Gosal and Rachael Hamilton - opposed it.
The minority were " concerned that the removal of the requirement for gender dysphoria and the requirement for medical evidence may extend the GRC process to a large and more diverse group of people".
They Said this " could potentially mean The Process is open to abuse from Bad Faith actors, particularly predatory men".
Campaigners opposed to the legislation are concerned it will lead to Women -only spaces and services, including hospital wards, refuges and prisons being opened to people with male anatomy.
The Committee Report - published ahead of The Demonstration outside Holyrood - Said most MSPs on The Committee agreed that while such views were " sincerely held" they were satisfied The Bill would not change any of the existing protections Women have under the Equality Act 2010, " including The Ability to exclude trans people from single-sex services where proportionate and appropriate".
It Said : " The majority is satisfied that The Bill will not change or remove Women 's rights, make changes to how toilets and Changing Rooms operate, redefine what A Man or A Woman is, nor change or expand trans people's rights. "
Cross-border impactA spokesperson for Scottish Trans Said they were pleased The Committee agreed with the principles of The Bill and " significantly reforming The Law that is currently in place in Scotland".
Manager Vic Valentine Said : " We urge MSPs to now also vote in favour of reforms, and to make a real difference to the lives of trans people in Scotland. "
On Wednesday the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) wrote to Social Justice Secretary Robison about the potential cross-border impact of gender laws changing in Scotland.
The regulator's chairwoman, Baroness Kishwer Falkner, urged the devolved nations and UK government to work together.
The Letter pointed out that changes could affect sex discrimination across the UK, including equal pay, gender pay gap reporting and measures to address disadvantages experienced by Women .
Source of news: bbc.com
