Secure Autonomy Discussion Paper
This paper considers an intermediate ‘third position’ between the current devolved administration and full independence. It posits that Devolution does not go far enough, and that Federalism is unworkable in a UK context. Instead, it explores the idea of “Secure Autonomy” for a sovereign Scotland, achieved through a re-negotiation of the Treaty of Union, as a potential ‘third choice’ option. Continue reading
Why Scotland Needs a Constitution
A presentation to the Scottish Centre for Public Policy
St Lucia Independence Day – 22 February
Today in 1978 St Lucia became independent. This provides an opportunity to examine the Constitution of St Lucia and to reflect on its lessons for Scotland. An independent Scotland without a written Constitution would be unthinkable. Just as St Lucia, … Continue reading
Research Internship Scheme
PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY RECRUITING MORE INTERNS. HOWEVER, THERE WILL BE FUTURE VACANCIES – SO PLEASE DO GET IN TOUCH TO REGISTER AN INTEREST. The Constitutional Commission is growing fast and needs more people-power to carry on our … Continue reading
Constitutional Design for Coalition Government
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
