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Scottish Ministers v The Scottish Information Commissioner: Court of Session case costs : FOI release

Published
2024-09-13
Received
2023-12-07
Responded
2024-01-09
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector
Exemptions
None detected

Information requested

Could you please provide me with all costs the Scottish Government incurred in relation to the Court of Session case Scottish Ministers v The Scottish Information Commissioner, which was heard on December 6.

https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/supreme-courts/about-the-court-of-session/livestream-hearings/case-xa10-23

This should include all legal fees and any other costs incurred.

Response

The total cost incurred to date is £25,000 plus £5,000 VAT. These costs relate to the securing of external legal advice and representation in court from external counsel. These costs were met by the Scottish Government.

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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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