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Thirdly, on the issue of fair, equal and clear referendum standards, the Scottish case represents a role model on how to implement the “Code of good practice on referendums” as set out by the Council of Europe’s Venice Commission.
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Secondly, concerning the formation of a new state, independence referendums bear questions on how to deal with issues such as determining new boundaries, the separation of natural resources and citizenship rights. The Scottish case shows that an independent Scotland does not automatically assume the rights, obligations and powers of the predecessor. “What happens next yet is not fully clear in Scotland if the pro-independence movement wins. Still there are conflicting standpoints in Edinburgh and London on what the next steps of the independence process will be. Most importantly, with regards to separation of natural resources, Scotland still has a huge share of oil and gas reserves. In case Scotland becomes independent, both sides need to solve this point quickly to avoid conflict”, admonishes Bruno Kaufmann.
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Secondly, concerning the formation of a new state, independence referendums bear questions on how to deal with issues such as determining new boundaries, the separation of natural resources and citizenship rights. The Scottish case shows that an independent Scotland does not automatically assume the rights, obligations and powers of the predecessor. “What happens next yet is not fully clear in Scotland if the pro-independence movement wins. Still there are conflicting standpoints in Edinburgh and London on what the next steps of the independence process will be. Most importantly, with regards to separation of natural resources, Scotland still has a huge share of oil and gas reserves. In case Scotland becomes independent, both sides need to solve this point quickly to avoid conflict”, admonishes Bruno Kaufmann.
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