21-09-2018, 00:39
(20-09-2018, 23:52)0762 Wrote: I think one of the main differences is the fact the "region" of Scotland is a country in it's own right and it has devolved powers that the Scottish people unanimously supported and they also want more of these powers to be returned to Holyrood. Also the legalities that cover governance and all aspects of Scotland's home affairs are fundamentality set in Scottish Law. Lastly, it was refreshing to hear the FM, Nicola Sturgeon, responding to the Scot Libdems leader re remaining passive in the fight to stop Brexit damaging Scotland, her response being that the UK vote opted for brexit while her campaign to remain was a successful one - so much for the union and it just confirms how the wishes of the Scottish people have been scunnered again and why are the Scot Libdems not joining up on the quest for Scottish Independence!!?? The shaking head of Willie Rennie just confirmed how much of a hypocritical unionist he and his party members actually are.
Yes Scotland is a country in its own right, but only as part of the UK as far as the EU are concerned. Also doesn't the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 supersede some of the laws under Scottish Law and the devolved powers with regards to the EU and its common laws??
"The European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that provides for repealing the European Communities Act 1972, and for Parliamentary approval of the withdrawal agreement being negotiated between HM Government and the European Union."
"In devolved administrations, the powers currently exercised by the EU in relation to common policy frameworks would return to the UK, allowing the rules to be set in the UK by Westminster representatives. Ministers of devolved administrations would be given the power to amend devolved legislation to correct law that would not operate appropriately following Brexit. However, the bill also prevents devolved administrations from making changes that are "inconsistent" with those made by the UK government. This significantly limits the power of the devolved governments by making it impossible for them to, for example, choose to retain a piece of EU law that has been modified by the UK government."