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Some advantages to Scottish independence

Stephen Richard — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 11:43:24 +0000

Some advantages to Scottish independence Stephen Richard Tue, 10/19/2021 - 12:43

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IndependentScotland.org

10 Reasons to support an Independent Scotland

1. Scotland should have the right for self-determination

2. Get the Government we choose

3. No more building Nuclear Weapons

4. Securing Oil Funds in North Sea

5. Scotland has the resources and finances

6. Believing in the creation of more jobs

7. Believing in the benefits for Scotland and yourself as individual

8. Believing in a more equal wages

9. Believing that Scotland and England have opposite Political and Social views

10. Understanding that NO may lead to changes for worse

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Betting odds on Scottish independence

Stephen Richard — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 22:01:02 +0000

Betting odds on Scottish independence Stephen Richard Mon, 10/18/2021 - 23:01

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Odds checker

The odds will constantly change. They can be checked on such sites as Odds Checker.

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Establishing Scotland as a Nation

Stephen Richard — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 16:32:43 +0000

Establishing Scotland as a Nation Stephen Richard Mon, 10/18/2021 - 17:32

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Common Weal

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What is independence?

There isn't really a single, accepted international definition of 'an independent country'. It is really a feature of three aspects – the legal right to enter into internationally-binding contracts, the recognition of the country by other countries and the perception of it being independent by all concerned.

How do you get the power to sign internationally-binding contracts?

You need what is called 'legal personality'. That can happen immediately after a referendum vote as it can be granted by the UK Government. This should be absolutely the first thing Scotland asks for so it can start building a new nation – it doesn't need to wait for 'independence day'.

So how do you know if you're independent?

Most people generally see membership of the United Nations as being the best indicator of being a recognised independent country.

How do you join the United Nations?

It's a four-stage process but the key bits are that you must get the support of nine of the 15 members of the Security Council and then two thirds of the General Assembly.

Is there any barrier to that for Scotland?

The key to this is a proper recognition agreement with the rest of the UK. As a member of the Security Council, if the UK voted to recognise Scotland it is almost certain there would be no major objections.

And is that it?

Well no, to function as an independent nation there is a lot more that needs to be done (like set up a full tax system so you can pay for the services a modern country needs to provide). And there are others international organisations we'd want to join quickly (like with the World Trade Organisation so we could trade with other countries feely). But basically yes, once you have legal personality and you're a member of the United Nations, everyone's perception will be that you are an independent country and so you'll be able to behave like one.

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Scotland the Brief

Stephen Richard — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 20:19:05 +0000

Scotland the Brief

Primary Author or Creator

Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp

Stephen Richard Tue, 10/26/2021 - 21:19

Additional Author(s) / Creators

Business for Scotland

Publisher

Business for Scotland

Alternative Published Date

2020

Category

Economy

Public Finance

Type of Resource

book

Length (Pages, words, minutes etc...)

191pp

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All you need to know about Scotland's economy, its finances, independence and Brexit.

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Scotland the Brief began as a collection of illustrated Scottish economic facts published by Business for Scotland. Over two years, those graphics generated more than four million views and shares on our website and via social media. From that foundation, we’ve produced this book.

Scotland the Brief summarises an in-depth investigation into the breadth, structure and quality of Scotland’s economy. It is written in layman’s terms by Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp and colourfully illustrated by Stewart Bremner to make it easy to understand and absorb, as well as fun to read.

Scotland the Brief answers the burning question – would Scotland prosper as an independent nation?

We also take an in-depth look into the UK Government’s economic record, which we compare to other Western and Northern European nations – with frankly shocking results. The fact is that you cannot truly understand Scotland’s economy and its finances until you have read Scotland the Brief.

Regardless of how you feel about independence, Scotland the Brief will open your eyes, engage and educate you by supplying you with the facts you need to truly inform your opinion on Scotland’s future.

Scotland the Brief comes in two versions:

The standard-sized A5 book nicknamed the Maxi contains a lot more information across 190 pages, backed up with a numbered list of 418 sources for facts throughout the book. A reference copy for anyone who wants to understand Scotland economy – The Maxi book retails at £7.50.
The Mini, an A6 sized book is the quick reference copy (a 74-page abridged version of the full-sized book) it fits easily into a jacket pocket or handbag and most of the pre-orders are for people who intend to keep one to read and one give to friends and colleagues. The Mini retails at £3.50.

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https://www.businessforscotland.com/scotland-the-brief/

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Brexit and the Scottish Question

Stephen Richard — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 17:38:03 +0000

Brexit and the Scottish Question

Primary Author or Creator

Sionaidh Douglas-Scott

Stephen Richard Tue, 10/05/2021 - 18:38

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Queen Mary University of London

Date Published

Mon, 06/10/2019 - 12:00

Category

Independence

Type of Resource

Academic Paper

Length (Pages, words, minutes etc...)

19pp

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The 2016 Scottish vote for remaining in the EU received no consideration by the UK government for possible special arrangements. The prospect of a new independence referendum gains credibility as the paper shows the constitutional convention on consultation was considered irrelevant by the UK government.

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Queen Mary School of Law Legal Studies Research Paper No. 300/2019

Also published in Federico Fabbrini (ed), The Law & Politics of Brexit, (Oxford University Press, 2017).

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https://poseidon01.ssrn.com/delivery.php?ID=39800201709408609111707601802811600…

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Scottish independence would be 2-3 times more costly than Brexit, and rejoining the EU won’t make up the difference

Stephen Richard — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 15:22:19 +0000

Scottish independence would be 2-3 times more costly than Brexit, and rejoining the EU won’t make up the difference

Primary Author or Creator

Hanwei Huang

Stephen Richard Tue, 10/05/2021 - 16:22

Additional Author(s) / Creators

Thomas Sampson, Patrick Schneider

Date Published

Fri, 04/02/2021 - 12:00

Category

Independence

Type of Resource

Blog

Length (Pages, words, minutes etc...)

5pp

Fast Facts

Scottish independence would be 2-3 times more costly than Brexit over 15 years. Rejoining the EU wwll make up part of the difference in trade value. This made headline news for a time. The methodology has been questioned.

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http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/109030/1/brexit_2021_02_04_indyref2_scottish_independe…

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Why Brexit has made Scottish independence virtually impossible

Stephen Richard — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 09:47:59 +0000

Why Brexit has made Scottish independence virtually impossible

Primary Author or Creator

Sean O'Grady

Stephen Richard Tue, 10/05/2021 - 10:47

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The Independent

Date Published

Mon, 02/08/2021 - 12:00

Category

Sovereignty

Independence

Type of Resource

News Media

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Independence, then, might be inevitable, but it has to be contemplated with some sense of reality. The reality of Brexit in front of our eyes. Scotland’s freedom from unending Tory rule from London may well be unavoidable. The constitutional position is simply unsustainable. It is intolerable to most of the Scottish people. Can they face another five, 10, 15 years of English Tory rule, even with devolution? Probably not, and they might hope for the best from “global Scotland” as it seizes unnamed exciting new opportunities.

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https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/brexit-scotland-independence-eu-b1799092.h…

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A Not-So-Brief History of Scottish Independence

Stephen Richard — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 09:21:45 +0000

A Not-So-Brief History of Scottish Independence

Primary Author or Creator

Meilan Soll

Stephen Richard Tue, 10/05/2021 - 10:21

Additional Author(s) / Creators

Smithsonian Magazine

Date Published

Thu, 01/30/2020 - 12:00

Category

Independence

Type of Resource

Article

Fast Facts

This primer covers Scottish sovereignty from the Roman era to the Jacobite revolts, the 2014 referendum and Brexit

Resource Address (URL)

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/brief-history-scottish-independence-1809…

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The Future of the United Kingdom’s Territorial Constitution: Can the Union Survive?

Stephen Richard — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 08:33:44 +0000

The Future of the United Kingdom’s Territorial Constitution: Can the Union Survive?

Primary Author or Creator

Aileen McHarg

Stephen Richard Tue, 10/05/2021 - 09:33

Date Published

Sat, 01/05/2019 - 12:00

Category

Sovereignty

Type of Resource

Academic Paper

Length (Pages, words, minutes etc...)

23pp

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The arrangements for the countries of the UK are likely to continue to develop through piecemeal change. This change process is more difficult as a result of the 2016 referendum on the EU. This presents an ongoing threat to the survival of the UK as a unitary state.

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The 2014 Scottish independence referendum has failed to settle the question of Scotland’s constitutional future, notwithstanding that a clear majority voted to remain part of the United Kingdom (UK). Since the referendum, the UK Parliament has legislated to fulfil the promise made to the people of Scotland that substantial additional powers would be devolved to the Scottish Parliament and its status as a permanent part of the UK constitution guaranteed. Nevertheless, a growing body of opinion argues that more comprehensive reform to the UK’s territorial constitution is required to ensure the long-term survival of the Union. This chapter outlines the nature of the UK’s current territorial constitution, arguing that, while it is formally unitary, constitutional practice suggests that it is better viewed as a union state. However, as currently constituted, the territorial constitution fails to either to adequately recognise the territorial diversity of the UK or to provide sufficient territorial cohesion to maintain the legitimacy of the UK state. An adequate programme of territorial reform therefore needs to go beyond further devolution of powers to Scotland to address problems of lack of security for the autonomy of the UK’s constituent parts, lack of attention to institutions of shared rules, and lack of constitutional reciprocity. Nevertheless, the chapter also identifies major obstacles to the achievement of comprehensive reform of the territorial constitution. It concludes that the territorial constitution is more likely to continue to develop through continued piecemeal and evolutionary change, and that, in the current climate of territorially-polarised politics, exacerbated by the result of the 2016 referendum on membership of the European Union, this represents an ongoing threat to the survival of the Union.

pp 139-162 in: López-Basaguren A., Escajedo San-Epifanio L. (eds) Claims for Secession and Federalism. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-59707-2_8

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https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007%2F978-3-319-59707-2_8

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What are the arguments against Scottish independence?

Stephen Richard — Sun, 03 Oct 2021 22:26:59 +0000

What are the arguments against Scottish independence?

Primary Author or Creator

Jenna Macfarlane

Stephen Richard Sun, 10/03/2021 - 23:26

Additional Author(s) / Creators

National World

Date Published

Wed, 05/26/2021 - 12:00

Category

Independence

Type of Resource

News Item

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There’s a multitude of reasons why people aren’t in favour of independence. We take a look at them including the economy, borders, currency, whether there is real benefit to the union.

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https://www.nationalworld.com/news/politics/what-are-the-arguments-against-scot…

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