What Did Shona Robison Say? Following the release of the Gender Recognition Reform Bill, the hashtag #ShameOnScotland was trending on Twitter.
Robison has been a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Dundee City East since 2003, representing the Scottish National Party. She is the Secretary of State for Social Justice, Housing, and Local Government at the moment.
From November 2014 to June 2018, Shona served as the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport. She served as an extra member of the North East Scotland region from 1999 to 2003.
What Did Shona Robison Say?
Shona Robison addressed MSPs at the Scottish Parliament Building about the Scottish Government’s Gender Recognition Reform Bill. She asked to end the unpleasant, angry, and abusive debate surrounding Gender Recognition reform.
She revealed to the MSPs that the number of individuals applying to the gender recognition process might increase from 30 to 300 if the bill is passed as efficient reform is now set in motion to Parliament, reports The National.
?️⚧️ Today I thanked @ShonaRobison for highlighting that trans people face harassment for simply living their lives.
Some comments on social media are just not acceptable. Our words online and offline matter. pic.twitter.com/t5tEcfyOPZ
— Rona Mackay MSP (@RonaMackaySNP) March 3, 2022
Robison has asked for a respectful debate on transgender rights and healthcare policy. She added that the Government’s plans are not bringing up new rights, removing existing rights, and they are not impacting any single-s*x services.
Trans men and women are some of the most stigmatized people in Scotland. Shona added that she is concerned about the impact of all the heat relating to the policy, as it might stigmatize and marginalize trans people in the country.
#ShameOnScotland Trans Trending On Twitter
#ShameOnScotland Trans started trending on Twitter after Shona Robison introduced the Gender Recognition Reform Bill for scrutiny.
We, a group of Scottish transwomen (fully transitioned with surgery & hormone treatment), are so afraid of this bill being passed. It is very dangerous for women and transwomen. Only men's voices are being heard. #shameonscotland #womenwontwheest #ShameOnSturgeon https://t.co/y6AhGFgR3E
— Abstract Women (@WomenAbstract) March 4, 2022
Many people were concerned over the bill, as some have called it sexist. Several transwomen in Scotland are afraid of the bill being passed as only men’s voices are being heard through it.
People on Twitter have called the bill dangerous for transwomen and women in general.
Shona Robison Husband And Children Details Revealed
Shona Robison was married to her ex-husband Stewart Hosie from 1997 to 2016. He is a Scottish National Party politician who is the Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office and SNP Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.
"The government have actively avoided looking for evidence Russia interfered."
Stewart Hosie who sits on the Intelligence & Security Committee pic.twitter.com/1i3AdKBoMd
— Dr. Farbod (@EmergencyBod) March 2, 2022
The couple announced their separation on May 15, 2016, after there were reports of Stewart having an affair with his Serena Cowdy, reports The Telegraph. Hosie and Cowdy got married in August 2018 in Arbroath, Scotland.
Talking about Robinson’s children, she has one daughter with her ex-husband. She has 1.2k followers on her Instagram account.
