Democratic Pathways to a Second Scottish Independence Referendum: Advisers' Briefing

Katy  Hayward; Michael  Keating; Tobias Lock; Christopher McCorkindale

Democratic Pathways to a Second Scottish Independence Referendum: Advisers' Briefing

Katy Hayward
, Michael Keating
, Tobias Lock
, Christopher McCorkindale

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Abstract

It is fairly clear that an independent Scotland would be recognised by the international community of states as an independent state if independence from the United Kingdom occurred with the consent of the UK. If that consent however is not forthcoming, there is a question mark over whether international law provides for pathways towards a second independence referendum (and ultimately towards independence).

Original language	English
Place of Publication	Edinburgh
Commissioning body	Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee of the Scottish Parliament
Number of pages	25
Publication status	Published - 19 Dec 2025

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Scottish independance
international law

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