Brexit as constitutional "shock" and its threat to the devolution settlement: reform or bust

Burrows, N. and Fletcher, M. (2017) Brexit as constitutional "shock" and its threat to the devolution settlement: reform or bust. Juridical Review, 2017(1), pp. 49-57.

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Abstract

The devolution settlement was not designed to withstand such a major shock as Brexit and, furthermore, Brexit has demonstrated key weaknesses in the devolution design (an argument that is even more fundamental for Northern Ireland). This would point to a logical conclusion: to rectify these problems either the devolution design needs to be fundamentally redrawn post- Brexit allowing a distinct Scottish voice to be heard and given force or independence as a solution.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Burrows, Professor Noreen and Fletcher, Professor Maria
Authors: Burrows, N., and Fletcher, M.
College/School:College of Social Sciences > School of Law
Journal Name:Juridical Review
Publisher:W. Green
ISSN:0022-6785
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2017 Thomson Reuters (Professional) UK Limited
First Published:First published in Juridical Review 2017(1): 49-57
Publisher Policy:Reproduced in accordance with the publisher copyright policy

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