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Brexit’s Impact on Scotland: Devolution and Local Government

European Futures — Tue, 03 Jul 2018 08:00:27 +0000

Serafin Pazos-Vidal In-Depth Analysis One fact not commonly understood in Scotland and the UK is the unique nature of Scottish devolution. Among the 60+ European Regions with Legislative Power (REGLEG), Scotland has a unique settlement in that the areas of powers of the Scottish Parliament have been devolved in full, by the Scotland Act 1998 …

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Brexit and Environmental Protection in Scotland: The Road Ahead

European Futures — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 08:00:36 +0000

Annalisa Savaresi Brexit’s implications for environmental law and enforcement in the UK are symptomatic of the challenges associated with breaking away from the EU’s regulatory and governance arrangements. While nobody is seriously suggesting that after Brexit the UK will become a lawless land, incapable of upholding the rule of law on environmental matters, the loss …

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The Great Repeal Bill and the Challenge of Bringing Laws Home

European Futures — Wed, 05 Apr 2017 08:00:59 +0000

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 will likely favour the executive, writes Tobias Lock. He argues that EU withdrawal looks set to have a significant impact on the devolution settlements, as …

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Will Brexit Mean More Devolution to Scotland?

European Futures — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 08:00:16 +0000

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 this view and suggests that the indications from the UK Government are that it may well adopt a more deliberative approach to the transfer of …

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In Scotland, the Anniversary of Erasmus is Tempered by Brexit Concerns

European Futures — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 08:00:57 +0000

Colin Imrie The Erasmus programme of educational and cultural exchange has, over its three decades, brought significant benefits to Scotland and the UK, writes Colin Imrie. He argues that the prospect of the UK ending its participation, due to the free movement of people, would be a substantial loss for students, and that the proposed …

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