he Scottish independence referendum: Evolution or revolution of British constitutional law?

Authors

  • Susana Sánchez Ferro

Keywords:

British Constitution, devolution, referendum, independence, Scotland

Abstract

This article explores the causes that led to the implementation of devolution in Scotland in 1997 and the call for a referendum on independence in 2014. It argues that the devolution movement succeeded mainly thanks to the support of large parts of the Scottish population disenchanted with the British political model. The article describes the legal framework and the failures of devolution and contends that the SNP victory in the 2011 Scottish elections cannot be put down to the desire of independence by an extended part of the Scottish population. Finally, it argues that the referendum of independence has to be seen as part of a series of changes that have transformed the very essence of the British constitution. The article finishes with a reflection on the Spanish situation.

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Sánchez Ferro, S. (2015). he Scottish independence referendum: Evolution or revolution of British constitutional law?. Revista Española De Derecho Constitucional, (103), 111–156. Retrieved from https://recyt.fecyt.es/index.php/REDCons/article/view/39686

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