Английская Википедия:Building a New Scotland
Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:About Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Infobox book Building a New Scotland is a series of papers published by the Scottish Government that seeks to lay out a prospectus for Scottish independence.[1] The Scottish Government has proposed holding an independence referendum on 19 October 2023.[2]
History
On 7 September 2021, Nicola Sturgeon stated that she would resume the case for independence and restart work on a prospects for independence.[3]
On 13 June 2022, Nicola Sturgeon published the first independence paper.[4]
On 14 July 2022, Nicola Sturgeon published the second independence paper.[5]
Reaction
On 15 June 2022, Alyn Smith an SNP politician welcomed the release of the first independence paper as a breath of fresh air and stated that the paper proves that the UK does not work for Scotland.[6]
On 16 June 2022, Douglas Ross the leader of the Scottish conservatives stated that Nicola Sturgeon had her priorities wrong and should concentrate on recovery instead of independence.[7]
Series titles
| No | Series Title | Release Date | No of Pages | ISBN | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Modern World: Wealthier, Happier, Fairer: Why Not Scotland? | 16 June 2022 | 75 | Шаблон:ISBN | [8] |
| 2. | Renewing Democracy Through Independence | 14 July 2022 | 58 | Шаблон:ISBN | [9] |
| 3. | A Stronger Economy with Independence | 17 October 2022 | 110 | Шаблон:ISBN | [10] |
| 4. | Creating a modern constitution for an independent Scotland | 19 June 2023 | 62 | Шаблон:ISBN | [11] |
| 5. | Citizenship in an independent Scotland | 27 July 2023 | 40 | Шаблон:ISBN | [12] |
| 6. | Migration to Scotland after independence | 3 November 2023 | 64 | Шаблон:ISBN | [13] |
| 7. | An independent Scotland in the EU | 17 November 2023 | 81 | Шаблон:ISBN | [14] |
| 8. | Our marine sector in an independent Scotland | 21 November 2023 | 47 | Шаблон:ISBN | [15] |
| 9. | Social security in an independent Scotland | 6 December 2023 | 68 | Шаблон:ISBN | [16] |
Series breakdown
Modern World: Wealthier, Happier, Fairer: Why Not Scotland?
The first paper in the series examines other countries in Europe of similar size to Scotland and compares economic and social indicators with the United Kingdom.[17][18]
Renewing Democracy Through Independence
The second paper sets out the current context of Scotland within the United Kingdom, and why independence would allow for democratic renewal.[19][20]
A stronger economy with independence
The third paper set out the economic case for independence, where the focus would be on building a inclusive, fair and wellbeing economy. The document set up a path for a new currency, re-joining the European Union and using remaining oil reserves to build a wealth fund.[21][22]
Creating a modern constitution for an independent Scotland
The fourth paper in the Building a new Scotland series sets out how people in Scotland can create a new independent country and how independence could transform where political power and decision is made in Scotland, by replacing Westminster sovereignty with the sovereignty of Scottish people resident in Scotland. It highlights how a written constitution could implement rights and equality, by proposing to secure the right to strike and giving constitutional recognition to NHS Scotland. Additionally, it demonstrates how a permanent written constitution could be developed by the Scottish electorate and the Scottish Parliament.[23]
Citizenship in an independent Scotland
Paper five of the series sets out the vision of the Scottish Government to adopt an inclusive model of Scottish citizenship following independence for the population, regardless of if they were born in Scotland or define themselves as primarily or exclusively Scottish, and identifies who would become a Scottish citizen at the point of independence, and who could become a Scottish citizen through a process of citizenship application.[24]
Migration to Scotland after independence
Published on 3 November 2023, the sixth paper focuses on migration to Scotland following independence and Scotland's migration policy. The paper sets out the Scottish Government's vision for a "humane and principled migration policy after independence, welcoming New Scots who want to contribute to our economy and our communities" as well as "describes how people seeking asylum and refugees would be welcomed and integrated into our communities, and treated with dignity and respect".[25]
An independent Scotland in the EU
Paper seven, one of three published in November 2023, focuses on Scotland's relationship with the European Union following independence. Scotland was a member of the European Union, as part of the United Kingdom, but left the union following the UK wide vote to leave the European Union, despite Scotland voting to remain in the European Union in the 2016 referendum.
This paper highlights the vision of the Scottish Government for Scotland rejoining the European Union in the event of independence. In the paper, the Scottish Government argues "the paper shows that joining the EU as an independent nation offers Scotland the chance to regain what has been lost because of Brexit and what devolution cannot deliver. For the first time, Scotland would be at the table advancing Scotland’s interests directly in the EU. An independent Scotland would contribute positively to the EU and its member states". [26]
Our marine sector in an independent Scotland
The eighth paper, the third and final paper published in November 2023, sets out the vision for the marine sector in an independent Scotland. With independence, Scotland "would be able to apply to rejoin the EU with access to the single market for its seafood products, enjoy the benefits of free movement and negotiate an equitable share of EU funding", and, further argued by the Scottish Government in the paper, "could negotiate for its own interests in international marine forums, without reliance on the UK Government to do so on its behalf". [27]
Social security in an independent Scotland
Paper nine, published on 6 December 2023, sets out the Scottish Government’s proposals, vision and objectives for the social security system in an independent Scotland. This paper "explains why the UK approach to social security needs urgent reform and identifies the early changes this Scottish Government would prioritise with independence", whilst it "sets out the Scottish Government’s vision for how social security could be fairer, more dignified and more respectful over the long term, and how a new approach could help deliver a stronger economy with independence".[28]
The Scottish Government's proposals for state pensions in an independent Scotland was not featured in this paper, but is expected to be included in a future publication focusing on the issue of pensions.[29]
See also
References
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