Constitutional Commission site syndication http://www.constitutionalcommission.org Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:18:15 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.constitutionalcommission.org/images/M_images/rss.png http://www.constitutionalcommission.org Constitutional Commission site syndication http://www.constitutionalcommission.org/latest-news/initial-response-to-white-paper.html The Constitutional Commission broadly welcomes the Scottish Government's White Paper outlining the options for enhanced self-government. Articles - Latest News Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:30:58 +0100 http://www.constitutionalcommission.org/quotes/claim-of-right.html “We, gathered as the Scottish Constitutional Convention, do hereby acknowledge the sovereign right of the Scottish people to determine the form of government best suited to their needs….” To affirm or re-affirm your commitment to the Claim of Right on its 20th anniversary contact leanne.dobson@constitutionalcommission.org. Articles - Latest News Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:12:08 +0100 http://www.constitutionalcommission.org/blog/draft-constitution-discussion.html While the Constitutional Commission takes the view that any constitutional settlement is for the people of Scotland to decide, we think it is important to help examine what form any such settlement may take. To this end a Draft Constitution for an independent Scotland is now available on-line for viewing and comment. Take part in a conversation to help shape Scotland's constitutional future and improve our democracy. Blogs - Blog Tue, 04 Aug 2009 04:29:15 +0100 http://www.constitutionalcommission.org/articles/test-2.html This Article considers an intermediate position between the current devolved administration and independence. It rejects “Devolution Max” as an unsatisfactory solution, and Federalism as unworkable. Instead, it explores the idea of “Secure Autonomy” for a sovereign Scotland, achieved through a re-negotiation of the Treaty of Union. Articles - Articles Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:07:24 +0100 http://www.constitutionalcommission.org/articles/the-scottish-constitutional-commission-2.html Before describing the process and events that led to the establishment of the Constitutional Commission, it is important to point out that the Commission is independent, non-partisan, non profit-making and non-sectarian. In 1995 the Scottish Constitutional Convention presented “Scotland’s Parliament, Scotland’s Right” to the people of Scotland. That led directly to the devolution referendum and the Parliament at Holyrood. The eleven or so years since have seen many changes, some of them for the better. However, contrary to the expectations of many, devolution has not diminished the desire for more autonomy for Scotland. When this is coupled with a corresponding desire south of the border for “English votes for English matters”, there can be little doubt that both Scotland and the UK are in constitutional crisis.The last Scottish General Election was dominated by the constitutional debate, and there are compelling reasons for a fundamental rethink about Scotland’s constitutional... Articles - Articles Wed, 23 May 2007 13:26:14 +0100