Consideration of amendments to controversial gender reforms has resumed at the Scottish Parliament.
Despite the controversy, the Bill is likely to pass on Wednesday due to its support within the SNP, Greens, Labour and Liberal Democrat ranks.
But its passage could raise further disciplinary issues within the SNP, with seven MSPs from the ruling party voting against it – including minister Ash Regan, who was forced to quit – and two others abstaining at stage one.
Ms Regan said during the consideration of amendments that she would not be supporting the Bill, while fellow SNP MSP Kenneth Gibson hinted he would again rebel against it. Fergus Ewing and Ms Thomson, meanwhile, spoke in favour of amendments the Scottish Government opposed.
Speaking in favour of her own amendments to the Bill, Ms Regan said the legislation would put the safety of women and girls at risk.
“I would say to my fellow parliamentarians – it boils down to this – do you think women will be more or less safe as a result of this law?” she said.
“And if you have any doubt, any doubt at all that it will make women and girls less safe, then you cannot vote for it.”
After her comments, the presiding officer, Alison Johnstone, was forced to suspend proceedings for around a minute due to shouting of support from the public gallery.
Ms Regan went on to say the Bill would send a message to women and girls “that you don’t matter”.
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