Proposed Scottish
Parliament Powers
Referendum Act
A proposal to make provision for ascertaining the
views of the people of Scotland on whether the
Scottish Parliament should have the powers to
negotiate and legislate for independence for Scotland.
Foreward – Ash Regan MSP
The UK Supreme Court’s decision to prohibit the democratically elected Scottish Parliament from directly consulting the Scottish people which elected it, and to whom they are accountable on the question of ‘Should Scotland be an independent Country?’ has not only blocked that particular question being asked but provoked a democratic crisis in Scotland.
No credible democrat can believe that this is a constitutional vision which is founded on principles of democracy. This is instead judicial overreach in that it appears to be an attempt at legal enforcement by the judges of what they themselves have determined is an essentially political constitution.
If you have a political constitution, then by definition it is for politics to resolve matters. As a result of the Supreme Court’s Decision, it is now opportune for Scots to have a new conversation on what Powers their parliament should have.
ALBA propose that at each and every election political parties supporting independence should stand on an unambiguous mandate to negotiate independence from Westminster. If a majority of votes are achieved for independence then the Scottish Government should mobilise popular and international pressure to implement that mandate.
However, that does not prevent additional democratic action now in seeking the view of the people in extending the powers of the parliament. Thus, I want to ensure that the people of Scotland are able express their view, via a lawful Referendum on 19th September 2024, on whether or not their Scottish Parliament should have the powers to negotiate and legislate for independence for Scotland.
Do you believe in Scotland’s right to self-determination?
Giving Scotland a Voice
“It is ALBA Party’s policy that at each and every election Scotland should be offered the choice of voting for a mandate to negotiate independence. That is unlikely to happen at the coming General Election since neither the SNP or the Greens support that proposition and have rejected the ALBA Party offer of a single Scotland United candidate standing in each constituency seeking that mandate. Notwithstanding, ALBA Party will certainly offer every voter in Scotland exactly that option at the next Scottish election.
Last year’s ill-fated expedition to the Supreme Court has halted the opportunity to propose an independence referendum in the Scottish Parliament. However, there is nothing to stop our Parliament proposing a referendum which we believe would be within competence, and that is to ask the people whether they believe the powers of the Parliament should be extended to include the right to legislate for and negotiate independence.
That is what my proposed new draft Bill does and I intend to canvass public and parliamentary support for it now. It is time for the independence movement to offer our supporters the real prospect of progress.”
“ALBA propose that at each and every election political parties supporting independence should stand on an unambiguous mandate to negotiate independence from Westminster.”
Ash Regan MSP
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Promoted by Chris McEleny on behalf of the Alba Party, both at 17 Forth St, Pollokshields, Glasgow, G41 2SP, Scotland