The Latest Breaking News from Alister Jack

Alister Jack: UK Government will no longer ‘fade into background’ in Scotland

The Scottish Secretary claimed the SNP is seeking to ‘undermine’ the devolution settlement.

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2023

'Brass neck': Alister Jack says Scottish Government trying to 'undermine devolution'

ALISTER Jack has been accused of having a “brass neck” for claiming the Scottish Government is repeatedly trying to “undermine the devolution…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 1, 2023

SNP trying to undermine devolution settlement, warns Alister Jack

The Scottish Secretary will speak at the Conservative Party conference on Sunday.

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2023

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 · Sep 19, 2023

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) · Sep 19, 2023

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 · Sep 19, 2023

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 · 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…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 19, 2023

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 · Sep 19, 2023

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) · Sep 16, 2023