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Originally Posted by Talking Heads
The people of Scotland are sovereign. Fact.
It is for the people of Scotland to determine the system of government which suits them best.
This is enshrined in international law. (International law trumps "UK law")
Should Scotland declare independence there's nothing westminster could do about it.
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any part of the UK can declare independence, only trouble is that it wont get it unless granted by Westminster. Westminster are still the Governing body in the whole of the UK. if any part of the UK try and "break free" then Westminster would have no option but to send in the forces to remove the trouble makers. think Spain and Catalonia.
Scotland is bound by law to adhere to Westminster rule until such time that it can have its public ask for independence or Westminster declare us not part of the UK. this is by no means a guarantee and Westminster can say no even if it was a 100% vote in favour of leave the UK. this applies to all the UK members.
yes Scotland has its own "local" laws but it also has to adhere to national laws as well. national law has precedence over "local" law.