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FOI/20200009176 · FOI · unclear

Judicial review launched by Compassion in World Farming: FOI release

Published
2021-03-17
Received
2020-09-28
Responded
2020-10-26
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Farming and rural, Money and tax, Public sector
Exemptions
None detected

Information requested

Total legal costs in relation to the judicial review proceedings launched by Compassion in World Farming over live calf exports. This should include the cost of hiring legal representation. Compassion in World Farming launched judicial review proceedings in February. Please see background here: https://www.ciwf.org.uk/media/press-releases/2020/09/compassion-in-world-farming-welcomes-a-halt-to-cruel-live-calf-exports-following-legal-challenge

Response

The Scottish Government has paid out £50,769 on legal and court fees for this case. About FOI

The Scottish Government is committed to publishing all information released in response to Freedom of Information requests. View all FOI responses at http://www.gov.scot/foi-responses.

Contact Please quote the FOI reference Central Enquiry Unit Email: ceu@gov.scot Phone: 0300 244 4000 The Scottish Government St Andrews House Regent Road Edinburgh EH1 3DG

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