dec 20, 2023 - Scottish Govt. Abandons Case Against UK Govt.

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Scottish ministers have confirmed they will abandon their legal challenge against a UK government veto of gender recognition reforms.

Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said the Scottish government remained committed to improving transgender health care.

The Court of Session ruled earlier this month that the block on the gender self-ID reforms was legal.

The Scottish government had until 29 December to appeal against that ruling.

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack welcomed the decision and said the UK government would seek to reclaim expenses from the case, understood to be about £150,000.

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