Nicola Sturgeon denounces SNP politicians’ “decapitate TERFs” banner at pro-trans rights demonstration

Nicola Sturgeon criticised signs spotted at a pro-trans rights demonstration after SNP politicians were photographed next to a sign reading “decapitate TERFs.”

SNP MP Kirsten Oswald and Kaukab Stewart, one of the party's MSPs, were among those spotted near to the 'decapitate TERFs' placard
In response to Westminster’s obstruction of her gender identity changes, the SNP leader spoke out against the placards shown during the Glasgow march on Saturday.

Police have opened an investigation into one of the placards displayed at the demonstration on Buchanan Street in the city after receiving a tip alleging that it constituted a “hate crime” and a “public order offense.”

J.K. Rowling, who has argued with Ms. Sturgeon over the gender identity legislation of the Scottish Parliament, was among those who voiced reservations about the placards.

Kirsten Oswald, an SNP representative, and Kaukab Stewart, one of the party’s MSPs, were among those sighted near the ‘decapitate TERFs’ sign, which used the acronym for ‘trans-exclusionary radical feminist.’

Ms. Oswald blasted the ‘horrific’ and ‘awful’ sign and stated that it was not present when she joined the demonstration.

Ms. Stewart has also stated that she was unaware of these offensive banners at the rally.

Ms. Sturgeon reiterated today that it was not “credible” to say that SNP politicians endorsed insulting posters.

Kirsten Oswald, a member of the Scottish National Party, and Kaukab Stewart, one of the party’s MSPs, were among those observed near the ‘decapitate TERFs’ sign.

Saturday, Nicola Sturgeon spoke out against the banners shown at the march in Glasgow.Nicola Sturgeon spoke out against the banners on display at the Glasgow demonstration on Saturday

J.K. Rowling, who has argued with Ms. Sturgeon over the gender identity legislation of the Scottish Parliament, expressed worry over the signs.

At a news conference, the SNP leader stated, ‘All politicians have an obligation to contribute to debates that are polite and respectful, and I expect all members of my administration and all elected members of my party to take this responsibility seriously as well.

‘However, throughout my many years in politics, I have attended numerous demonstrations and probably on all of them have seen placards or posters that do not fit with my views on the subject of the rally.

‘Certainly, based on the photographs I have seen, that was the case during the trans rights rally on Saturday.

“The placards that I have seen in no way, shape, or form reflect my views, and I condemn both the manner in which those views were expressed and the views themselves.”

And I do not believe it is fair or credible to claim that the elected officials who were present share or condone these ideas in any way.

During demonstrations against her gender identity legislation, the First Minister of Scotland noted that she herself was the subject of “completely unacceptable” banners.

She continued, “I believe we all have a responsibility to express ourselves, especially as elected officials, in ways that we deem appropriate, and I would say that includes me and others in my party.”Harry Potter author J.K.Rowling, who has clashed with Ms Sturgeon over the Scottish Parliament's gender identity legislation, raised concerns about the signs

However, Ms. Sturgeon later stressed that she was not attempting to equate disrespectful signs about her with those that appeared to advocate violence against women.

The protest on Saturday was in response to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s intention to invoke Section 35 to prohibit the Scottish Parliament’s Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill from becoming law.

The Glasgow protest followed Westminster’s obstruction of the Scottish Parliament’s gender identity changes.

Ms. Sturgeon asserted that both Alister Jack, the Scottish Secretary, and Kemi Badenoch, the minister of women and equality, declined an invitation to come before MSPs.

Today, Ms. Sturgeon criticized senior Westminster lawmakers for refusing to testify before a Holyrood committee to explain the decision of the UK Government.

She remarked, “If you are going to disregard the democratically-elected Scottish Parliament in an outrageous and inexcusable manner, you have no right to do so.”

And seek to reverse decisions reached by the democratically-elected Scottish Parliament, you should at least have the bravery to appear before a committee of the democratically-elected Scottish Parliament and explain your reasons for doing so and answer questions about it.

The Glasgow demonstration came in the wake of Westminster's block on tjhe Scottish Parliament's gender identity reforms

Alister Jack, the Scottish Secretary, and Kemi Badenoch, the minister for women and equality, allegedly declined an offer to come before MSPs, according to the First Minister.

Ms. Sturgeon continued, “The fact that Alistair Jack and Kemi Badenoch have so far declined to do so speaks volumes about their lack of confidence in their own position and how difficult it would be for them to answer questions from MSPs.Kemi Badenoch

“But I hope they will reconsider and change their minds – if they’re confident that they’ve done the right thing and something that is in any way democratically defensible, then they should have no problem answering questions about it before a Scottish Parliament committee.”

According to a source close to Mr. Jack, the Scottish Secretary was unable to accept a last-minute offer but has not ruled out a future appearance.

The source added, however, that this was highly improbable under the current circumstances, as Mr. Jack had already articulated his reasons for using Section 35, and that it would be inappropriate due to the probability of legal action by the Scottish Government in response to the decision.


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