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‘Young people cannot be trusted with political decisions’ – Why actually?
Following the first major survey of the views of young people on independence by researchers at the University of Edinburgh, Jan Eichhorn, a member of the research team, argues that whatever their current opinions, young Scots are keen to engage … Continue reading
Lost in Translation
Dr Wilson McLeod scrutinises the place of the Gaelic language in the independence debate and criticises the Scottish Government’s ‘illogical’ decision not to issue a bilingual ballot paper in the referendum It is a commonplace that language plays only a … Continue reading
Scotland’s choices–the referendum and what happens afterwards
Professor Jim Gallagher, on of the authors of a new book published this week, stresses the need for honesty regarding the uncertainties surrounding Scottish independence. It’s no exaggeration to say that there is a hunger for information among the voters … Continue reading
After the Referendum
In a piece originally published at the UK Constitutional Law Blog, Professor Stephen Tierney turns his attention to the process which might ensue following a yes vote, looking to the paper published by the Scottish Government on independence and the … Continue reading
Women, gender equality and constitutional change: lessons from Catalonia and Scotland
This blog, written by Meryl Kenny (UNSW) and Tània Verge (Universitat Pompeu Fabra) draws on discussions held at the Women and Constitutional Futures Seminar: Gender Equality Matters in a New Scotland held on 14/15 February 2013 at the Royal Society of … Continue reading
Glasgow University’s Referendum: A sign of things to come?
Charlotte Snelling, a postgraduate researcher on youth participation and engagement reflects on Glasgow’s mock referendum on independence, cautioning against viewing the exercise as indicative of youth turnout and preferences in 2014. On Thursday, students at the University of Glasgow … Continue reading
Engendering Debate
What could constitutional change mean for gender equality? Cera Murtagh reports from the Women and Constitutional Futures seminar The political debate around the Scottish independence referendum could so far be characterised by two opposing constitutional options being trotted out against … Continue reading
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A Question of Fairness?
Dr Nicola McEwen, Director of Public Policy at the Academy of Government, provides an assessment of the Electoral Commission’s recommendations on the Scottish independence question. She argues that in spite of the speedy acceptance of the Commission’s key recommendations, the … Continue reading
