There is a serious question about how the Scottish Government acts when promoting legislation that pushes at the edges of devolution and how it submits itself to the scrutiny and accountability of the UK Parliament. It's not  that the edges of devolution should not be pushed. They absolutely should. When doing so results in wins, those wins could lead to significant powers being opened to the Parliament for use.

Suggests a written Constitution is central not peripheral to making the case for Independence and is the international norm. Proposes developing one provisionally via a Constitutional Conference before next referendum.

• Research means to become independent which will be legally recognized other than through a Westminster sanctioned referendum

• Continue to develop a written constitution.

• Hold a broad survey among Scots to determine what kind of country they would like to see

This paper discusses the principles on which an independent Scotland should found the writing of a formal constitution as well as the method by which such a constitution could be determined by the people of Scotland via citizens’ assemblies and a referendum.

An example constitution for Scotland is included for the purposes of opening such a discussion.

Joint production by Gallus Events and Independence Live.  A video conference discussing the defence of Scotland.

Contributions from Scottish military veterans. Discussion on what a Scottish defence force would look like, NATO membership, and the Trident missles based on the clyde

This wiki-based Scottish Constitutional, Legal, and Institutional development platform has undergone considerable development since  launch on December 1, 2018. 

Numerous amendments submitted by users to the constitutional text. all of which were excellent improvements. I never cease to be struck by the power of collective wisdom.

A Constitutional Blank Slate for Scotland?