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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Craig Paton

Lord Advocate refers independence referendum Bill to Supreme Court

PA Wire

Scotland’s chief law officer has referred Scottish Government legislation on holding another independence referendum to the Supreme Court.

Following an announcement by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon of plans to hold another vote on October 19 2023, Ms Sturgeon said Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain QC had agreed to ask the Supreme Court to opine on whether the Scottish Parliament had the necessary powers to hold such an indicative vote.

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