How does Scotland produce a constitution?

Certainly Scotland needs a constitution. The present UK governmental mess shows a constitution is a protection for the people of the country against misuse of power. It also sets out the aims for the country in the international context.

Foundations for Freedom: A discussion paper on the process for establishing an independent Scotland’s Constitution

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.

Type of Resource
Discussion Paper
Primary Author or Creator
W. Elliot Bulmer
Additional Author(s) / Creators
Common Weal