Scottish independence and the all-affected interests principle
Scottish independence and the all-affected interests principle
It is frequently argued that non-Scottish UK citizens should be enfranchised in any referendum on the future of Scotland because they are affected by the decision. This article argues that this position cannot in fact be supported by the all-affected interests principle for two reasons. First, a consistent application of the all-affected interests principle would require enfranchising not only all UK citizens but also many non-UK citizens who are also affected. Second, doubt is cast upon the all-affected interests principle itself by consideration of other cases of separation, such as divorce.
all-affected interests, boundary problem, democracy, Scotland, secession
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Saunders, Ben
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February 2012
Saunders, Ben
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Abstract
It is frequently argued that non-Scottish UK citizens should be enfranchised in any referendum on the future of Scotland because they are affected by the decision. This article argues that this position cannot in fact be supported by the all-affected interests principle for two reasons. First, a consistent application of the all-affected interests principle would require enfranchising not only all UK citizens but also many non-UK citizens who are also affected. Second, doubt is cast upon the all-affected interests principle itself by consideration of other cases of separation, such as divorce.
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Published date: February 2012
Keywords:
all-affected interests, boundary problem, democracy, Scotland, secession
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Faculty of Social, Human and Mathematical Sciences
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URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/370370
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