Freedom of Movement

How to manage Scotland's borders

Author or Creator

Common Weal

It is likely that free movement of people between rUK and Scotland will be like that between Ireland and UK. Customs and passport checks are normally done at points internal to the country and at destinations. Customs and Excise will need to be strengthened, but this does not require border posts.

Scottish independence: Here's the truth about borders after a Yes vote

Primary Author or Creator

The National

Date Published

Wed, 04/28/2021 - 12:00

Fast Facts

Failure to sort out the current border chaos would mean the UK economy would be in free-fall and, given that Scotland exports more than twice the amount of goods per head than rUK, our economy would be hardest hit.

A Scottish Approach to immigration post-Brexit

Primary Author or Creator

Mark Butterly

Alternative Published Date

November 2017

Fast Facts

Devolving immigration and employment law together can give Scotland the opportunity to create a workers rights-based approach to immigration post-Brexit that benefits all workers.