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Adam Robertson

Nicola Sturgeon says row over gender bill will 'inevitably end up in court'

NICOLA Sturgeon confirmed the Scottish Government will seek a judicial review to appeal the UK Government’s decision to veto gender reforms.

She warned it would “inevitably end up in court” as Alister Jack gave a statement in the Commons outlining why the decision had been taken.

Speaking to the BBC, the First Minister said the move to block the legislation was a “profound mistake” and that it was a “direct attack on the institution of the Scottish Parliament”.

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