THREAD: Ahead of next week's judicial review of Section 35 Order issued in respect of the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill, this thread provides some practical information for those who wish to follow the case.
The case starts on Tuesday 19 September, and is scheduled to last for 3 days. It will be held in the Outer House of the Court of Session, in front of a single judge (the Hon Lady Haldane).
It will be heard in person, but the Scottish Court Service has confirmed it will also be live-streamed. scotcourts.gov.uk/about-the-scot…
Further information about how to watch using the live stream is available here. scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sup…
The papers submitted by the Scottish Government for the case are available here. The petition is the document the SG has lodged setting out its reasons for seeking a judicial review. The Note of Argument is intended to provide a summary of key points. gov.scot/publications/g…
The UK Government's response to the SG petition is available here. gov.uk/government/pub…
The Section 35 Order, including a statement of reasons for making it, is available here. legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2023/41/c…
The UK Government's longer full statement of reasons is available here. assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/upl…
Four organisations have been granted permission to intervene in the case, through written submissions, as discussed here. murrayblackburnmackenzie.org/2023/09/11/who…
The House of Commons Library (which provides research services to MPs) has now updated its briefing note on the Section 35 Order. This gives further background on the issues involved. researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-…
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