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Stephen Tierney: The Scottish Parliamentary Elections and the "Second Referendum" Debate

Stephen Tierney: The Scottish Parliamentary Elections and the “Second Referendum” Debate

An excellent reflection on the more immediate impacts that may occur as a result of the 2021 Scottish Parliamentary election. Professor Tierney outlines the current constitutional (legal) position vis-a-vis the competence of the Scottish Parliament to unilaterally hold a ‘public consultation’ in the absence of a consent-based Section 30 Order transfer of powers from Westminster. Equally, Tierney…

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'A Theory of Secession' Chapters 1-3

'A Theory of Secession': Review of Kit Wellman's 2005 text, chapters 1-3. Essentially, he argues for the value of states, particularly democracies, & then shows how the same arguments show self-determination's value & could support a right of #secession.

Christopher Heath Wellman, A Theory of Secession: The Case for Political Self-Determination (Cambridge University Press, 2005)

The aim of Christopher ‘Kit’ Wellman’s text is to outline his arguments for a primary right to unilateral secession on a deontic (moral) basis. The general take from the reviewed chapters (1-3) is that (1) states are necessary political arrangements insofar as they are…

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Starting over...

Starting over... Gearing up towards the final phase, I consider the struggle for progress, and I set goals for the future - both for my #PhD and for the website. #PhDChat #PhDLife #AcademicTwitter

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If there is no struggle, there is no progress. […] This struggle may be a moral one, or it may be a physical one, and it may be both moral and physical, but it must be a struggle. Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will.

Frederick Douglass, West India Emancipation (Speech of 3 August 1857 at Canandaigua, New York)

Oh,…

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A glimmer of hope in an age of Covid?

BLM: A glimmer of hope in an age of Covid? Thoughts on a quest for equal justice for all.

First off, it is hoped you are safe and healthy. If anything, one can no longer take these things as assumed when speaking with friends and family. This sentiment extends the same to you, dear reader.It was previously discussed that the mental stresses associated with a doctorate have a debilitating effect. That post spoke of the rejuvenating power of spending time with loved ones at home during…

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A PhD during the Holidays

A PhD during the Holidays

Over the last few years – from before I started my PhD through this holiday season – I have noted a peculiar similarity amongst my fellow researchers: declining states of mind. (This is not new: read here.) Whether working through the season instead of seeing family and loved ones, or going home and constantly feeling that the time spent with family comes at the expense of academic achievement,…

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Law in (about) 60 Seconds: On the nature of the UK Constitution

Law in (about) 60 Seconds: On the nature of the UK Constitution

Following the judgment in Cherry/Miller (No 2), there are a number of takeaways from the text that ought to enter into the public discourse. Noted for her use of plain language, Lady Hale, President of the UK Supreme Court, took the opportunity to restate some of the basic tenets of Constitutional Law in the United Kingdom.

The following is Paragraph 39 which highlights our democracy as…

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Brexit: A Poorly-Executed Magic Trick

Brexit: A Poorly-Executed Magic Trick ...Boris the Magnificent turns out to be Boris the Maleficent, minus the magical powers. In the traditional British parlance, the review would read, "A bit crap."

Note: The following is a personal reflection on current events in the United Kingdom. The last few weeks have really pushed the limits to breaking point. Despite being told repeatedly about Brexit having to do with Parliamentary supremacy, we’re now told that MPs need to do what the Government says – unquestioningly. There’s room for a lot of legal analysis, particularly in the wake of the…

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100 years on: How far we've come... how far we've yet to go.

100 years on: How far we’ve come… how far we’ve yet to go.

Today is the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One. Across the globe, people gather to remember the sacrifices of our forebears and to give pause that the reality of armed conflict is more terrifying than one can imagine.

Chancellor Merkel & President Macron at Rethondes commemorating the Armistice.

It is a poignant moment to remember the cost of war, the cost of political failures. It…

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The Need for Informed Consent in Referendums

The Need for Informed Consent in Referendums - or why voting without the choices being clear fundamentally undermines the legitimacy of the outcome. #Referendums #Democracy #InformedConsent #Independence #Brexit #PeoplesVote

Author’s note: The format for this blog is changing. It will contain personal thoughts and considerations around the research I am conducting as part of my PhD into self-determination & secession (independence) from peaceful, democratic states. I will include links where possible to open-source documents that highlight the issues raised. However, the content here is to be considered as ‘op-ed’,…

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Even if separatist parties win the Catalan election, international law doesn't provide a right to independence

Even if separatist parties win the Catalan election, international law doesn’t provide a right to independence

George Revel, University of Leicester

Voters in Catalonia will go to the polls on December 21 in an election triggered by the recent crisis over the region’s declaration of independence from Spain.

If separatist parities succeed at the ballot boxit’s likely they will claim this as a legitimate mandate for independence. But this is not a sound interpretation of the international law of…

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T-minus 81: The PhD adventure begins...

T-81: The PhD Adventure Begins... Regular updates on research & experience of writing my PhD

It is T-minus 81 days until liftoff on my PhD research. I received and accepted my offer to study this week (Tuesday), and I’m still getting it into my head that this is really happening. Don’t get me wrong, I’m very excited and quite eager to get going – in fact, I’m not waiting to begin reviewing the current literature as you will see later. However, as I’m very familiar with the mountain climb…

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It's 1... 2... 3... I'm still none the wiser.

It’s 1… 2… 3… I’m still none the wiser.

I’m going to keep this post brief. Along with millions of others, I tuned into the US Presidential debate in Las Vegas last night to see what would come of (borrowing from The Daily Show) Democalypse 2016’s showdown between a deep fried Cheeto versus the singularly most qualified American to run for office – with the exception of incumbent Presidents. It’s already clear which way I see this…

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