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Scottish gender recognition bill would leave UK law untouched, court told

Holyrood lawyer argues UK minister relied on ‘irrelevant considerations’ to justify use of section 35 veto

The Guardian - UK

Alister Jack use of Section 35 not 'reasonable or rational' and unlawful, court told

THE Scottish Secretary’s decision to use a Section 35 order cannot be seen as “reasonable or rational” and is therefore unlawful, the Lord…

The National (Scotland)

Gender reforms block ‘inconsistent with constitutional principles of UK’

The Scottish Government has taken the UK Government to court over the latter’s use of a Section 35 order to prevent gender legislation.

The Independent UK

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What is at stake in the battle over the Scottish gender recognition bill?

What the SNP government wanted to achieve and why it has ended up in court with the UK government

The Guardian - UK

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…

The National (Scotland)

Legal challenge to begin over UK Government’s gender reform block

The Scottish Government will set out its legal argument in the Court of Session, followed by the UK Government’s response.

The Independent UK

Legal battle over gender reform legislation ‘could last until 2024’

A COURTROOM showdown over the blocking of Holyrood’s gender reform legislation will take place this week – but the legal battle could last until…

The National (Scotland)

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UK Government will 'not intervene' in safe consumption room pilot, says Alister Jack

THE UK Government will “not intervene” in the safe consumption room pilot following the Lord Advocate’s statement, Alister Jack has said.

The National (Scotland)

UK Government will not intervene on plans for drug consumption room, says Jack

It comes after Scotland’s Lord Advocate paved the way for such a facility to be established.

The Independent UK

Plans to connect Shetland islands through tunnels at 'advanced' stage

PLANS for four tunnels to connect a number of the Shetland islands through tunnels or a ferry service are now at an “advanced stage”, the…

The National (Scotland)

Future white paper will 'address' issue of independent Scotland's border, says FM

AN upcoming whitepaper will “address the issue” of an independent Scotland’s border with England, the First Minister has said.

The National (Scotland)

Tory MSP pans 'unhelpful' UK Government after repeated Holyrood snubs

A TORY MSP has criticised the UK Government after it repeatedly snubbed a key Holyrood committee ...

The National (Scotland)

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 Independent UK

UK Government unveils counterarguments for trans law court battle

WESTMINSTER has rejected legal arguments from the Scottish Government against its unprecedented block of transgender law reforms, in newly published…

The National (Scotland)

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The National (Scotland)

Scotland Office's lavish £75k spending on hospitality events – see the full list

THE Scotland Office under Alister Jack has shelled out tens of thousands of pounds on hospitality, The National has revealed.

The National (Scotland)

'A rip off': Scotland Office spends more than £75k on hospitality in 16 months

THE Scotland Office has spent more than £75,000 on hospitality in 16 months, The National can reveal.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Trans given permission to intervene in transgender law block court case

A SCOTTISH trans advocacy group has said it has been given permission to intervene in a legal challenge against Westminster’s block on transgender…

The National (Scotland)

'Scared' Alister Jack HIDES from media on trip to Glasgow

SCOTTISH Secretary Alister Jack has been criticised for ducking the media on a trip to Glasgow.

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The National (Scotland)

Rishi Sunak backs probe into Scottish Government's independence spending

THE Prime Minister has backed a review of the Scottish Government’s work on independence insisting it is “right” for the probe to go ahead.

The Independent UK

Sunak blames reshuffle on why he cannot name Scottish Tory top team

Reporters asked the Prime Minister to name four members of Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross’ front bench.

The National (Scotland)

Rishi Sunak squirms as he can't name even ONE Scottish Tory frontbencher

RISHI Sunak had to be rescued by Alister Jack as he failed to name even one Scottish Tory frontbench MSP, other than group leader Douglas Ross ...

The Independent UK

Sunak backs review of Scottish civil servants’ work on independence

The Prime Minister discussed the issue when he visited Scotland on Monday.

The National (Scotland)

Westminster's 'apologist-in-chief' slammed as he tells Yousaf to 'cease' indy work

SCOTTISH Secretary Alister Jack has been branded Westminster’s “apologist-in chief” after demanding Holyrood “cease” working on…

The National (Scotland)

Furious Alister Jack tells Humza Yousaf he must 'cease' independence effort

ALISTER Jack has reacted angrily to the Scottish Government's latest paper on independence.

The Independent UK

Scotland Secretary Jack blasts ‘irresponsible’ ministers for independence paper

Alister Jack hit out at the Scottish Government for using taxpayer funds to produce another paper on independence.

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