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Legal expert gives verdict on SNP’s draft Scottish independence referendum bill

THE SNP Government published draft legislation to hold a second independence referendum today ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 28

Legal expert gives verdict on Andy Burnham's vague Scottish devolution plans

ANDY Burnham set out – albeit quite vaguely – his vision to extend devolution across the UK, including in Scotland ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 29

University staff to take strike action on graduation days in jobs dispute

Staff at the Glasgow Caledonian University will walk out on three days this week – with further action planned for later in the summer.

Evening Standard · Jun 29

How likely is a snap Holyrood election? Experts have say

AFTER the Scottish Government suffered two defeats at Holyrood last week and with their Budget seemingly in jeopardy, the question of a snap…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2024

Experts query lack of appeal against ‘questionable’ gender reform court ruling

THE SNP government’s decision not to appeal against a court ruling that Alister Jack’s block of Scottish gender reform was legitimate leaves…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 24, 2023

Michelle Mone to 'begin fightback' with interview on Laura Kuenssberg show

MICHELLE Mone is to make an exclusive appearance with her husband on the BBC's flagship politics show, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, this weekend.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 16, 2023

The UK CAN block Scottish bill – a legal expert explains what happens now

THE Scottish Government has “grounds” to appeal the Court of Session decision that the use of a Section 35 order was lawful as the ruling…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 8, 2023

UK Government had 'weak' arguments in Court of Session showdown, says law expert

A NUMBER of the UK Government's arguments were "weak" but it's difficult to call which side will win the Court of Session judicial review…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 22, 2023

Legal battle over gender reform legislation ‘could last until 2024’

A COURTROOM showdown over the blocking of Holyrood’s gender reform legislation will take place this week – but the legal battle could last until…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 16, 2023

Political experts weigh in on path to independence set out by Humza Yousaf

THE use of elections to measure support for independence and show it is what Scotland wants is “perfectly legitimate”, a leading political…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 2, 2023