Scottish politics in 2023: Resignation, arrests and dropped Government policies

Nicola Sturgeon exited Bute House, making way for her successor Humza Yousaf after a bitter leadership race in a year beset by issues for the SNP and Scottish Government.

Here we look at some of the key events of 2023 in Scottish politics.

– January

Gender reforms: The controversial Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill was blocked from reaching Royal Assent by Scottish Secretary Alister Jack, who cited its impact on UK-wide equalities legislation.

This was first time that Section 35 of the Scotland Act had been used since devolution, with Ms Sturgeon pledging to fight it in court.

Isla Bryson: The transgender double rapist, formerly known as Adam Graham, was convicted at the High Court in Glasgow before being sent to Cornton Vale,