Five Takeaways for Brexit from the General Election
Anthony Salamone The outcome of a hung parliament from the UK’s 2017 general election could have a significant impact on the shape of Brexit, writes Anthony Salamone. He sets out …
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The Great Repeal Bill and the Challenge of Bringing Laws Home
Tobias Lock The practical process of transposing all existing EU law into the UK legal system brings with it many detailed and essential items for decision, the volume of which …
Scotland’s Relationship with the EU after Brexit: Lessons from the Faroes
Jacques Hartmann The Faroe Islands set an important precedent for a part of a unitary state to establish differentiated relations with the EU, writes Jacques Hartmann. He argues that the …
What Future Has the European Union after its Sixtieth Anniversary – Back to the Future?
Colin Imrie The main challenge facing today’s European Union is to find ways to bring together the diverging interests of its many members, writes Colin Imrie. He argues that, if …
When Article 50 Meets Section 30 – Another Quiet Week in Scotland’s Constitutional Politics
Peter Lynch Scotland’s independence debate was intensified by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s announcement this week, but both sides of the argument have been preparing since the EU referendum, writes Peter …
Brexit Talks: What Will We Know in Autumn 2018?
Kirsty Hughes The UK’s exit negotiations from the EU will concentrate on separate withdrawal and trade deals, and timing will be a crucial factor, writes Kirsty Hughes. She argues that …
An Independent Scotland and the EU: What Route to Membership?
Kirsty Hughes and Tobias Lock In-Depth Analysis In the event of independence, how might Scotland pursue EU membership? Kirsty Hughes and Tobias Lock explore the principal options, arguing that ensuring …
Will Brexit Mean More Devolution to Scotland?
Mark Lazarowicz The return of powers from the EU post-Brexit is often linked to an assumption that there will be consequential further devolution for Scotland, writes Mark Lazarowicz. He questions …
Thin Gruel: The UK Government’s Brexit White Paper
Tobias Lock Following the publication of the UK government’s white paper on EU withdrawal, Tobias Lock notes its echoing of previous statements and lack of policy detail. He writes that, …
Brexit and the Future of Local Government in Scotland
Serafin Pazos-Vidal In the process of Brexit, local government in Scotland will have specific concerns over funding, legislation and the division of powers, writes Serafin Pazos-Vidal. He argues that, based …