FOI/202500462236 · FOI · unclear
Cost of legal action disputing definition of the term Woman: FOI release
Information requested
The total cost of the recent legal action undertaken by the Scottish Government in its support of the definition of the term Woman.
Response
Please find below the information you have 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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