twitter.com/absolvitor
Tweets by absolvitor-
Recent Posts
Blogroll
- Blawgs Child Law Constitutional Law Court of Session Criminal Law Defamation Discrimination Ecclesiatical Law Edinburgh Education Law Employment Law European Law Faculty of Advocates From the Archives Glasgow Human Rights Journal Website Reviews Just for Fun Law Centres Law Firms Legal Aid News Politics Privacy Scottish Court Service Scottish Government Scottish Parliament Supreme Court Uncategorized Yell.com Solicitors Blog
Archives
Meta
Category Archives: Constitutional Law
A Constitutional Convention?
The Lord Purvis of Tweed, otherwise known as Jeremy Purvis, was the MSP for Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale from 2003 to 2011. On Monday 1st June 2015, his Constitutional Convention Bill had its first reading in the House of Lords. … Continue reading
UPDATE: democracy arrives at the House of Lords
A brief update as to the franchise for the EU referendum. The franchise is based upon those eligible to vote in UK general elections – this is why EU citizens are not allowed to vote, even though they can vote … Continue reading
Posted in Constitutional Law, European Law
Tagged European Union, House of Lords, Referendum
1 Comment
Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union?
“Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union?” That is the question proposed in Section 1(4) of the European Union Referendum Bill (HC Bill 2). The equivalent question in Welsh will also be posed for voters in … Continue reading
Referendum Franchise
So, we now know who gets to vote in the EU referendum. To summarise: 16 and 17 year olds do not get to take part; also, under 16s do not get to take part; EU citizens residing in the UK … Continue reading
Posted in Constitutional Law, European Law, News
Tagged Commonwealth, EU Referendum, European Union
1 Comment
In/Out Referendum on Eurovision in 2016?
Lord Graham of Norton raised the prospect of an early referendum on Eurovision membership as he launched a diplomatic whirlwind to renegotiate Britain’s place in the Song Contest. Speaking in Vienna, he said: “I want to make early progress. The … Continue reading
Devolution in the UK
I have just sent off my submission to the Commons Select Committee on Political and Constitutional Reform in response to their inquiry on the future of devolution in the United Kingdom, in the light of the referendum result. The Committee’s … Continue reading
Falkland Islanders “Better Together”
Earlier this week, the denizens of the Falkland Islands voted by an overwhelming majority to remain as an overseas territory of the United Kingdom. This result was not unexpected, but are there any lessons to be learned for our own … Continue reading
Posted in Constitutional Law, News
Tagged British Overseas Territories, Falkland Islands, Scotland, Scottish Government
Leave a comment
Church of (an independent) Scotland – Part 3
First of all, sorry about the gap in posting. I’m going to try and post a bit more often now. In my absence, the Scottish and UK Governments have agreed the “Edinburgh Agreement” which will allow a referendum on independence … Continue reading
Independent Scotland “would have to reapply for Eurovision”
Following another dismal showing from the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest, Lord Graham of Norton, who was also in that Father Ted episode which had them enter “My Lovely Horse” as Ireland’s entry, said Scotland voting to secede … Continue reading
Posted in Constitutional Law, Just for Fun
Tagged Alex Salmond, Eurovision, Eurovision Song Contest
Leave a comment
Church of (an independent) Scotland – Part 2
With all this talk of an independent Scotland on the horizon, there is one question which leaps immediately to the front of one’s mind: What impact would independence have on the constitutional position of the Church of Scotland? At least, … Continue reading
Absolvitor: Scots Law Online 