ALISTER Jack has taken the unprecedented decision to use his power as Scottish Secretary to unilaterally block a bill passed by the Scottish Parliament.
The top Tory has used powers granted to him by Section 35 of the Scotland Act to block the Gender Reform Recognition Bill from becoming law.
The move is likely to face a legal challenge from the Scottish Government, which has maintained that the bill is within competence and will not negatively impact on UK-wide equality law.
