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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

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)

Wednesday headlines: Family of Peter Tobin victim say his ashes should be 'flushed down the toilet'

Here are the main headlines on the Daily Record website today.

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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

SNP ministers accused of 'farming out' IndyRef2 bill to Supreme Court

A lawyer representing the UK Government warned the Supreme Court "risked being dragged into the political process".

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Summary: The key arguments in the Supreme Court on day one of the indyref case

Judges are seeking to establish whether the Scottish Parliament has the legislative competence to hold an independence referendum without…

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

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

UK-Morocco trade deal did not get consent of Western Sahara people, court told

The Western Sahara Campaign UK has brought legal action against the Department for International Trade and the Treasury,

The Independent UK

How red flags were brushed aside to push through Rwanda deal

Documents disclosed to high court case show repeated warnings about asylum processing plan

The Guardian - UK

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