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| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages | 441-448 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Edinburgh Law Review |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 3 Sep 2019 |
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Keywords
- islands
- community
- The Islands (Scotland) Act 2018
- island law
- island communities
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Placing the community at the heart of island governance : The Islands (Scotland) Act 2018. / Sindico, Francesco; Crook, Nicola.
In: Edinburgh Law Review, Vol. 23, No. 3, 03.09.2019, p. 441-448.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
TY - JOUR
T1 - Placing the community at the heart of island governance
T2 - Edinburgh Law Review
AU - Sindico, Francesco
AU - Crook, Nicola
PY - 2019/9/3
Y1 - 2019/9/3
N2 - The adoption of the Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 (the Act)2 in July 2018 marked a historical moment for island communities in Scotland. The provisions therein, and their implementation, provide a unique opportunity for island communities to influence the agenda of the Scottish Government in relation to island governance. The Act has the potential to position Scotland at the forefront of island law and policy on an international scale. This paper expands on this opportunity by providing a snapshot of the journey that has led to the Act. It will then discuss the National Islands Plan and the provision requiring island communities impact assessment to be undertaken, both of which are key elements present in the Act. The paper concludes by drawing attention to the Act’s emphasis on island communities. When it comes to island law and policy, Scotland will only be able to claim true leadership if it carries through its commitments towards island communities in the implementation of the Act.
AB - The adoption of the Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 (the Act)2 in July 2018 marked a historical moment for island communities in Scotland. The provisions therein, and their implementation, provide a unique opportunity for island communities to influence the agenda of the Scottish Government in relation to island governance. The Act has the potential to position Scotland at the forefront of island law and policy on an international scale. This paper expands on this opportunity by providing a snapshot of the journey that has led to the Act. It will then discuss the National Islands Plan and the provision requiring island communities impact assessment to be undertaken, both of which are key elements present in the Act. The paper concludes by drawing attention to the Act’s emphasis on island communities. When it comes to island law and policy, Scotland will only be able to claim true leadership if it carries through its commitments towards island communities in the implementation of the Act.
KW - islands
KW - community
KW - The Islands (Scotland) Act 2018
KW - island law
KW - island communities
U2 - 10.3366/elr.2019.0583
DO - 10.3366/elr.2019.0583
M3 - Article
VL - 23
SP - 441
EP - 448
JO - Edinburgh Law Review
JF - Edinburgh Law Review
SN - 1364-9809
IS - 3
ER -