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Top Scots lawyer rebukes Spectator writer for claim Joanna Cherry made 'easy mistake'

ONE of the most senior lawyers in Scotland has stepped in after a writer with the Spectator accused SNP MP Joanna Cherry of making an “easy…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 13, 2023

Rwanda plan 'could be subject to Scottish court block', says Joanna Cherry

RISHI Sunak’s unlawful Rwanda plan poses a threat to the powers of Scotland’s highest civil court and open the Government up to a legal…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 12, 2023

Scotland's Gender Reform Bill Faces Setback as Court Rules UK Government's Block Lawful

Scotland's highest civil court has ruled that the UK government's decision to block Holyrood's controversial gender reform bill was lawful.

International Business Times UK · Dec 11, 2023

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Alba Party to call for end to legal action over gender reform bill

THE Alba Party is to lodge a parliamentary motion urging the Scottish Government to halt legal action over the Gender Recognition Reform Act.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 10, 2023

Scottish court upholds UK decision to block Scotland's landmark gender-recognition bill

Scotland’s highest civil court has upheld the British government’s move to block a landmark gender-recognition law passed by the Scottish parliament

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023

Humza Yousaf reacts to Court of Session's ruling on gender reform

HUMZA Yousaf has said it is a “dark day for devolution” after the Court of Session ruled the UK Government can use a Section 35 order to block…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 8, 2023

LGBT+ groups urge Scottish Government to appeal court decision on gender reforms

THE Scottish Government has been urged to appeal the Court of Session ruling that the UK Government’s use of a Section 35 order to block

The National (Scotland) · Dec 8, 2023

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Alister Jack issues statement as court rules he can block Scottish gender reform

ALISTER Jack has welcomed the Court of Session’s ruling that the UK Government can block Scotland’s gender reforms from becoming law.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 8, 2023

Scottish Government loses court battle over Nicola Sturgeon FoI documents

JUDGES have thrown out the Scottish Government’s appeal against an order to disclose all written evidence gathered during an independent…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 6, 2023

Scottish ministers in court over refusal to disclose Alex Salmond probe details

THE Scottish Government is set to challenge a ruling that they were wrong in failing to provide information relating to an investigation into…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 6, 2023

‘Day of reckoning’ coming for Scottish Government in legal action, warns Salmond

The ex-first minister has accused Nicola Sturgeon and former permanent secretary Leslie Evans of ‘misfeasance’, his lawyer said.

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023

Alex Salmond breaks silence on legal action against Scottish Government

FORMER first minister Alex Salmond has released a statement addressing the legal action he is taking against the Scottish Government ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 24, 2023

Man with rare health disorder wins battle with Home Office to stay in Scotland

AN Egyptian man with a rare genetic disorder who was facing deportation has won his right to stay in the UK until 2026.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 20, 2023

For Women Scotland lose Court of Session appeal over definition of a woman

FOR Women Scotland has lost an appeal in the Court of Session over the legal definition of a woman.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 1, 2023

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The National (Scotland) · Oct 31, 2023

Garage boss's bid to have Glasgow's LEZ scrapped fails

A FAMILY business which took Glasgow City Council to Scotland’s highest civil court has failed in a bid to stop the operation of the city’s Low…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2023

Campaign group to appeal Court of Session's ruling on definition of 'woman'

A CAMPAIGN group is to appeal the Court of Session’s decision over the definition of “women” in law.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 22, 2023

UK Government had 'weak' arguments in Court of Session showdown, says law expert

A NUMBER of the UK Government's arguments were "weak" but it's difficult to call which side will win the Court of Session judicial review…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 19, 2023

What to expect from the three-day Section 35 court hearing – and how to watch

NINE months after Alister Jack blocked the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill from becoming law the Scottish and UK governments are set to…

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The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023

Minister did not act irrationally in blocking gender law, says Advocate General

The UK Government has published legal arguments ahead of the case being heard at the Court of Session in Edinburgh next month.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 16, 2023

Legal challenge over UK Government's gender reform block to be heard next month

The Scottish Government’s legal challenge against the UK Government’s decision to block gender reforms has been locked in for September after…

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023

Legal challenge over gender reform block to be heard next month

The Scottish Government is contesting the use of Section 35 powers by the UK Government.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 10, 2023

Top Scottish judges slam Tory attacks on 'lefty lawyers' in 'politicisation' warning

SCOTLAND’S top judges have delivered a damning verdict on Tory attacks on “lefty lawyers” – accusing senior Government figures of attempting…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 7, 2023

Court of Session rejects petition for judicial review of Tied Pubs Bill

The Court of Session has rejected a petition for judicial review of a Bill designed to ensure tenants are not locked into unfair deals in…

Insider UK · Jul 3, 2023

Shopkeeper wins case against Circularity Scotland

Deposit Return Scheme administrator found to have incorrectly applied return handling fees for smaller retailers

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023

Scotland’s highest court to hear gender recognition reform legal challenge

There will be a three-day hearing at the Court of Session in Edinburgh as Scottish ministers challenge Westminster’s decision to block gender reforms.

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