Indyref2 arguments to be heard at Supreme Court
will also be considered. This document stresses the right to self determination, stating that it must inform the interpretation of the Scotland Act 1998.
Prime Minister Liz Truss and her recent Conservative predecessors, however, have refused to grant such permission, arguing that now is not time for another independence vote. However, he also argued that even if the court did decide it had jurisdiction over the matter, Holyrood would be unable to hold a lawful referendum.
"On the question of legislative competence, the UK government's clear view remains that a bill legislating for a referendum on independence would be outside the legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament."The vote on independence in 2014 was held after Downing Street recognised a pro-referendum majority in the Scottish Parliament and granted formal consent for the poll.
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