What would the constitution of an independent Scotland look like?
If Scotland became independent, the nation would face some fundamental questions about the operation of its political system. It would need a new constitution; which the Scottish government proposes should be a written one, enshrining key rights and principles. And it would need to decide whether to re-join the EU, in line with the SNP\u2019s position, with implications for the operation of the government, the role of the courts and parliamentary scrutiny. \n\nThe event sought to answer some of the following key questions: \n\nWhat would the process for agreeing a codified constitution look like? \nHow would popular sovereignty work in practice? \nHow could a new constitution command cross-party and public consensus?\nHow should the constitution be changed? \nShould Scotland re-join the EU? Should Scotland hold a referendum? \nWhat would re-joining the EU mean for Scotland and its political system? \nWhat can we learn from other countries? \n\nSpeakers: \nJamie Hepburn MSP, Minister for Independence \nProfessor Anand Menon, Director of UK in a Changing Europe\nLesley Riddoch, Broadcaster, journalist and author\nJill Rutter, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government and UK in a Changing Europe\nJess Sargeant, Associate Director at the Institute for Government \n\nThis event was held in partnership with UK in a Changing Europe.