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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Craig Paton

Indyref2 case leans heavily on vote being ‘advisory’, says Lord Advocate

PA Wire

The Scottish Government’s case for holding a referendum on independence has leaned heavily on the vote being “advisory”, according to a court document filed by Scotland’s top law officer.

Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain QC referred a prospective Bill on a referendum to the UK Supreme Court earlier this month so judges can rule if it is within Holyrood’s powers.

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