Scotland's Constitutional Future
Join us as we explore the issues, challenges and opportunities surrounding the alternative options for Scotland’s constitutional future.
College of Social Sciences, Social Sciences Hub
Date: Tuesday 22 November 2022
Time: 12:00 - 17:00
Venue: Advanced Research Centre
Category: Conferences, Academic events
Speaker: Donald Cameron MSP, Professor Sir John Curtice, Kezia Dugdale, Iain Hardie, Professor Ailsa Henderson, Professor Nicola McEwen, Stephen Noon, Tho
As we emerge from Brexit and the Covid crisis, and in the midst of the cost-of-living crisis, are the powers of the Scottish Parliament still fit for purpose? Is there a more optimal balance of powers for Scotland within the Union? Is federalism a viable option for the UK, and what would it look like? Alternatively, what would it mean for Scotland to be independent in today’s world? What would be the economic and political challenges facing Scotland were it to become an independent country?
This event will involve sessions that will take the form of academic presentations followed by facilitated group sessions that will discuss the key questions using the data provided. With Brian Taylor, former political editor for BBC Scotland and columnist for the Herald, in the chair, our team of academic experts will guide you through the questions as we deliberate over Scotland’s constitutional future.