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Scottish independence: why the supreme court is deciding if there will be another referendum

There were no fireworks as the UK’s supreme court opened its doors on the morning of Tuesday 11 October. No star witnesses, cross examinations or fiery rhetoric. Yet many were glued to the live feed coming from London as the case began which could determine Scotland’s constitutional future.

The Conversation

Legal expert explains why UK Government wants the indyref2 case thrown out

Does the Scottish Parliament have the legislative competence to pass a referendum Bill? And should judges answer this question now? The Supreme…

The National (Scotland)

UK urges judges to throw out independence case during day two at Supreme Court

THE UK Government kept up efforts to have the Supreme Court independence referendum case thrown out altogether as its top law officer gave evidence…

The National (Scotland)

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Indyref2 Bill ‘directly’ relates to reserved matter, Supreme Court told

A two-day hearing on the Scottish Parliament’s legislative competence has concluded.

The Independent UK

All you need to know from final day of Supreme Court independence referendum hearing

Judges have been asked to decide whether the Bill relates to "reserved matters" - meaning it is outwith Holyrood's competence.

Daily Record

Only UK parliament can approve a Scottish independence poll, court told

All parts of Britain would have interest in referendum so Westminster has authority, says UK government lawyer

The Guardian - UK

Risk of 'empty referendum' if Supreme Court rules for indyref2, expert warns

THE outcome of the legal showdown on indyref2 does not eliminate the risk of a continuing political stalemate between Holyrood and Westminster, a…

The National (Scotland)

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Andrew Tickell explains the significance of day one of the Supreme Court indy case

THE political issues may be combustible, but few rhetorical fireworks went off on Tuesday as the UK Supreme Court began its two-day oral hearing on…

The National (Scotland)

Supreme Court asked to rule on ‘critically important question’ of Indyref2

Judges at the UK’s highest court heard arguments in the case around the Scottish Independence Referendum Bill.

The Independent UK

All you need to know from day one of Supreme Court independence referendum hearing

Two days of legal arguments in London will decide if Nicola Sturgeon can proceed with her plan to hold an IndyRef2 next year.

Daily Record

The Scottish referendum supreme court case – what you need to know

The court has been asked whether the Scottish parliament needs Westminster consent for a vote on independence

The Guardian - UK

‘Exceptional importance’ that referendum question resolved, Supreme Court told

The Scottish Government’s top law officer began making her arguments on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Supreme court urged to throw out Scottish independence poll case

Lawyer for UK government says request to allow Scottish parliament to hold referendum should fall at the first hurdle

The Guardian - UK

Sturgeon announces post-independence investment of £20bn

The day after her conference speech, judges at the UK Supreme Court have started hearing referendum arguments

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The National (Scotland)

Assisted Dying Bill to be introduced to Holyrood next year after MSP support

Liberal Democrat MSP, Liam McArthur is set to put his Assisted Dying Bill to the Scottish Parliament early next year after gaining cross-party…

Daily Record

Supreme Court IndyRef2 hearing: All you need to know as case begins in London

Nicola Sturgeon is asking the Supreme Court in London to rule if she can hold one without Prime Minister Liz Truss's permission.

Glasgow Live

Supreme Court hearing on Scottish independence referendum starts today

The case concerns proposed legislation at the Scottish Parliament called the Scottish Independence Referendum Bill

The Independent UK

Supreme Court hearing on Scottish independence referendum plans to begin

A panel of five judges will start hearing evidence from the Scottish Government.

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Daily Mirror

Scottish independence referendum at Supreme Court - how it'll decide UK's future

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon told the SNP Conference there will be a vote on October 19 next year if a crucial Supreme Court case says a second referendum can be called legally

The National (Scotland)

'Regressive': Humza Yousaf opposes Suella Braverman changing cannabis to class A drug

HOLYROOD Health Secretary Humza Yousaf has hit out at reports that the UK Home Secretary was “receptive” to arguments that cannabis should be a…

The Independent UK

Supreme Court referendum hearing: What the case means for Scottish independence

The UK and Scottish governments are on opposing sides in a key constitutional question.

The National (Scotland)

Alba call for Scottish constitution convention after Supreme Court indyref2 ruling

ALBA has called for a Scottish constitution convention to be set up following the Supreme Court’s ruling on a second independence referendum.

The Independent UK

First Minister ‘hopeful and optimistic’ over Supreme Court referendum hearing

Nicola Sturgeon said there is ‘not a lot of point’ in trying to speculate on an outcome and she would ‘respect the process’.

The National (Scotland)

What we learned from the SNP conference about next steps in the indy campaign

THIS year’s SNP conference is taking place against the backdrop of a plan in place for the road to an independence referendum.

Daily Record

John Swinney warns Scotland faces 'new age of austerity' as a result of Westminster spending cuts

The Deputy First Minister has already announced £500 million worth of cuts from the Holyrood budget and signalled more savings will need to be found.

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