Kate Nevens: “The government should scrap this guidance and work with those affected to create a system that protects everyone's…”

The Scottish Government must offer a clear roadmap for Scotland that protects everyone affected, leaving no loopholes for abuse and ensuring that no-one is left behind.

This guidance is authoritarian and cruel and cements exclusion and segregation.

A comprehensive, watertight ban has been promised again and again, and rather than following through on the promises the Scottish Government made, today’s Programme for Government has delayed it further.

When the Government finally gets the courage to act on their own commitment, they will have our full support.