Judicial review into live calf exports: FOI release

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.

Response

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

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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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