Establishing its own foreign policy will be one of the most important tasks facing an independent Scotland after a Yes vote.

A description of existing human rights in Scotland and their application to international, governmental, and individual circumstances.

A description of the Human Rights Act 1998 and its implementation.

A description of the current state of human rights in detail and how to exercise them.

, we have drawn together leading experts to examine the key issues, opportunities and challenges surrounding the prospect of independence. Much has changed since the 2014 referendum – most notably, the UK’s decision to leave the European Union. By providing factual information and impartial analysis, we hope that the book can support citizens to engage in debates and make up their own minds about Scotland’s future.

Devolving immigration and employment law together can give Scotland the opportunity to create a workers rights-based approach to immigration post-Brexit that benefits all workers.

This paper proposes a devolved immigration policy for Scotland that would be designed to meet the country’s specific demographic challenges while strengthening universal rights for all workers.