Tag Archives: Scottish independence

Devolution in the UK

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Iain Nisbet

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 →

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Scotland’s Future – Absolvitor’s Questions Answered

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Iain Nisbet

I have just finished a cursory scan of the White Paper “Scotland’s Future” which (at long last) answers some of the fundamental questions raised by this website answered: Q590. There will be no change in the constitutional position of the … Continue reading →

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Church of (an independent) Scotland – Part 3

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Iain Nisbet

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 →

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Church of (an independent) Scotland – Part 2

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Iain Nisbet

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 →

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