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Cost of Scottish Government Supreme Court case on the definition of a woman: FOI release

Published
2025-09-16
Received
2025-04-16
Responded
2025-05-27
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector
Exemptions
None detected

Information requested

You asked for the total cost to date of Scottish Government Supreme Court case on the definition of a woman

Response

I enclose a copy of the information your requested.

The table below sets out the figures for case 'For Women Scotland - petition for judicial review'. This case was heard by both the Outer House Court of Session and Inner House Court of Session.

For Women Scotland - Petition for Judicial Review Counsel Fees £61,930.50 Court Fees £4,898.00 Other £149,354.00 Total £216,182.50

The table below sets out the figures for case 'For Women Scotland - Petition for Judicial Review: Petition 2'. This case was heard by both the Outer House Court of Session, Inner House Court of Session and the Supreme Court.

For Women Scotland - Petition for Judicial Review: Petition 2 Counsel Fees £148,925.00 Court Fees £7,552.00 Other £1,339.30 Total £157,816.30

Final costs in relation to the case are still being determined and are not yet available. We will publish the total cost of the case when it is fully complete

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