The Scottish Parliament could be landed with a £1million legal bill by the UK Government over the entire costs of the Gender Recognition Reform Bill court battle.
The Sunday Mail understands that Secretary of State for Scotland Alister Jack is considering pursuing all of Westminster’s costs should the challenge fail – leaving taxpayers north of the border paying all the legal fees.
First Minister Humza Yousaf has asked judges to review Jack’s use of a Section 35 order to block the introduction of controversial reforms earlier this month to make it easier to legally change gender.
