The First Minister told the SNP conference in Aberdeen that she would respect the judgment of the Supreme Court
Scotland EditorThere will be no Scottish independence referendum next year if the Supreme Court rules that Holyrood does not have the power to hold one, Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed.that she would respect the judgment of the UK’s highest court, stressing: “We believe in the rule of law.”
A two-day hearing at the court in London is due to begin on Tuesday, with lawyers for the Scottish Government arguing that its draft legislation for a vote should be allowed to proceed.will argue that the proposal relates to constitutional matters reserved to Westminster and would not therefore be lawful.
The crucial judgment from the court is likely to be published before the end of the year, and potentially within six to eight weeks of the hearing taking place. Ms Sturgeon told supporters that if the Scottish Government lost, she would proceed with her plan of using the 2024 general election as a “de facto” referendum.
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