FMQs - Nicola Sturgeon defends gender recognition plans

1. Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross questions the first minister on gender recognition reform
2. A United Nations expert claimed the Scottish government's proposals to reform gender recognition laws could allow violent males to "abuse" the system
3. Nicola Sturgeon says: "I take the safety of women and girls very seriously."
4. Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar lead his questions on health issues for the seventh week in a row.
5. Mr Sarwar's questions focused on a specific local case - cancer care in Tayside, via an investigation by the Courier newspaper.
6. All the party leaders pay tribute to rugby legend Doddie Weir and his fight against Motor Neurone Disease

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Nicola Sturgeon will face questions from 12pm

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