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Campaign group to appeal Court of Session's ruling on definition of 'woman'

A CAMPAIGN group is to appeal the Court of Session’s decision over the definition of “women” in law.

The National (Scotland)

UK Government had 'weak' arguments in Court of Session showdown, says law expert

A NUMBER of the UK Government's arguments were "weak" but it's difficult to call which side will win the Court of Session judicial review…

The National (Scotland)

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…

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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

Legal challenge over UK Government's gender reform block to be heard next month

The Scottish Government’s legal challenge against the UK Government’s decision to block gender reforms has been locked in for September after…

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Legal challenge over gender reform block to be heard next month

The Scottish Government is contesting the use of Section 35 powers by the UK Government.

The Independent UK

Top Scottish judges slam Tory attacks on 'lefty lawyers' in 'politicisation' warning

SCOTLAND’S top judges have delivered a damning verdict on Tory attacks on “lefty lawyers” – accusing senior Government figures of attempting…

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Court of Session rejects petition for judicial review of Tied Pubs Bill

The Court of Session has rejected a petition for judicial review of a Bill designed to ensure tenants are not locked into unfair deals in…

The National (Scotland)

Shopkeeper wins case against Circularity Scotland

Deposit Return Scheme administrator found to have incorrectly applied return handling fees for smaller retailers

Insider UK

Scotland’s highest court to hear gender recognition reform legal challenge

There will be a three-day hearing at the Court of Session in Edinburgh as Scottish ministers challenge Westminster’s decision to block gender reforms.

The Independent UK

Aspects of Edinburgh short-term lets licensing plan ‘unlawful’, judge rules

A judicial review was held at the Court of Session in Edinburgh.

The Independent UK

Edinburgh holiday flats crackdown torn up by judge

EDINBURGH’S plans to crack down on AirBnB-style holiday flats has been ripped up by a judge – less than four months before they were due to come…

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh council short term let policy ripped up by judge after review

The ruling has been hailed by landlords as "a victory for law and common sense" but housing campaigners described the decision as "disgusting".

Edinburgh Live

Rangers legend Ally McCoist says son lied to wife about being insured for car which hit pedestrian

Ally,60, told advocate Nick Ellis KC on Tuesday that he had repeatedly told 22-year-old Argyll throughout 2016 that he wasn’t legally entitled to drive an Audi A1 car.

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Legal challenge over scallop-dredging in Scottish waters gets under way

The case brought by campaign group Open Seas is being heard at the Court of Session in Edinburgh.

Daily Record

Wealthy Scots rail tycoon fell victim to multi-billion dollar PPE scam

Alan McLeish - who made £80m when he sold his QTS rail company - is trying to recover the money in a court action.

The Independent UK

Rent cap legislation ‘discriminates’ against private landlords, court told

Landlords are challenging a Scottish Government rent freeze at the Court of Session in Edinburgh.

The Independent UK

UK Government confirms it will contest court action over gender reforms block

The Scottish Government has requested a judicial review into the decision to veto its legislation.

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What to expect as legal battle over Scottish gender reforms goes ahead

THE Scottish Government’s legal war against Westminster’s unprecedented veto of gender reforms is likely to stretch until next year, experts…

Daily Record

MSP vows to take Flamingo Land to court if Balloch plans get green light

Ross Greer said he would look at bringing a judicial review in the Court of Session if the “destructive and unwelcome development” on the banks of the iconic loch is green-lit.

Glasgow Live

MSP vows to take Flamingo Land to court if Loch Lomond waterpark plans green lit

Green MSP Ross Greer says he is willing to take legal action against the theme park operators if their plans for a massive 46-acre waterpark on the banks of Loch Lomond

The Independent UK

Yousaf says SNP is ‘united’ as he appoints supporters to his first Cabinet

Shona Robison takes on Kate Forbes’ former post of Finance Secretary as well as the role of Deputy First Minister.

Insider UK

Humza Yousaf appoints first Cabinet

New Deputy First Minister Shona Robison will also take on the finance portfolio vacated by Kate Forbes

The Independent UK

Yousaf appoints first Cabinet

The First Minister was sworn in on Wednesday, before appointing his Cabinet in the afternoon.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow's Humza Yousaf officially sworn in as Scotland's First Minister in historic moment

In the customary ceremony at the highest court in Scotland, Mr Yousaf pledged his allegiance to the King, as well as to serve him in the role as First Minister and Keeper of the Seal of Scotland.

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