The Constitutional Commission is growing fast and needs more people-power to carry on our work. We are looking to recruit a team of interns to assist us in our future research activities.  The work would involve contributing to a specific … Continue reading →

A glance at the British press on the eve of the May 2010 general election would confirm many European observers in their suspicion that Britain is more than a little odd.  The prospect of a “hung Parliament” – one in … Continue reading →

The Constitutional Commission broadly welcomes the Scottish Government’s White Paper outlining the options for enhanced self-government. On 30th November 2009, the Scottish Government published its White Paper, “Your Scotland, Your Voice”, in which it sets forth its proposals for further … Continue reading →

“We, gathered as the Scottish Constitutional Convention, do hereby acknowledge the sovereign right of the Scottish people to determine the form of government best suited to their needs….” To affirm or re-affirm your commitment to the Claim of Right on … Continue reading →

While the Constitutional Commission takes the view that any constitutional settlement is for the people of Scotland to decide, we think it is important to help examine what form any such settlement may take. To this end a Draft Constitution … Continue reading →