Building a New Scotland

It is vital that the people of Scotland have the information they need to make an informed choice about Scotland’s future.

A series of papers, titled ‘Building a New Scotland’, form a prospectus for an independent Scotland.

Paper 13: Justice in an independent Scotland

Latest paper sets out the Scottish Government's vision for justice in an independent Scotland.

What you need to know

You may have questions about what independence could mean for you. This paper will signpost you to key information in the papers as they are published.

A field of wind turbines.

Paper 1: Independence in the modern world

Detailed analysis of the UK’s performance across a range of economic and social indicators relative to that of ten European countries.

A view overlooking Glencoe.

Paper 2: Renewing democracy through independence

Sets out the Scottish Government’s view that people who live in Scotland have the right to choose how they should be governed.

A view of the Falkirk wheel with a purple dusky sky.

Paper 3: A stronger economy with independence

Sets out the Scottish Government’s proposals for the economy of an independent Scotland.

Scottish Parliament building

Paper 4: Creating a modern constitution for an independent Scotland

Sets out proposals for a written constitution that puts democracy, rights and equality at the heart of everything we do as an independent country.

Park

Paper 5: Citizenship in an independent Scotland

Sets out the Scottish Government’s proposals for citizenship in an independent Scotland.

Welcome sign in a Scottish landcscape

Paper 6: Migration to Scotland after independence

Sets out the Scottish Government's vision for a humane and principled migration policy after independence.

EU flag and Saltire

Paper 7: An independent Scotland in the EU

Sets out benefits of EU membership and the contribution Scotland can bring as a new member state.

Picture of Gardenstown in Aberdeenshire

Paper 8: Our marine sector in an independent Scotland

Sets out the opportunities that independence would provide for Scotland’s marine sector.

beach promenade, people walking with families

Paper 9: Social security in an independent Scotland

Sets out a new approach to social security, creating a fairer more equal Scotland.

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Paper 10: Culture in an independent Scotland

Sets out how the powers of independence would protect and enhance our access to culture.

Forth Bridge at sunset

Paper 11: An independent Scotland’s place in the world

Sets out the Scottish Government’s vision for an independent Scotland in the world.

people on beach

Paper 12: Education and lifelong learning in an independent Scotland

Paper sets out the Scottish Government's vision for education and lifelong learning in an independent Scotland.

Saltire

Paper 13: Justice in an independent Scotland

Sets out the Scottish Government’s vision for justice in an independent Scotland.

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