Tuesday 16 October 2012

Scottish independence: The road to referendum

October 2012
* A Section 30 order drawn up to transfer the right to hold a referendum from Westminster to Scottish Parliament at Holyrood
*Findings of the Scottish Government's “Your Scotland, Your Referendum” consultation published

Autumn/winter 2012
*Electoral Commission watchdog begins preparations, including testing the fairness and clarity of the question

February 2013
* Section 30 Order  agreed by the Privy Council

Spring 2013
* Referendum Bill goes before Holyrood Parliament

October 2013
* MSPs take part in the crucial Stage 3 vote at the Scottish Parliament

November 2013
* Royal Assent  given to the Bill
* The Scottish Government issues White Paper on its “prospectus for independence”. Other parties put forward their vision for the future of Scotland

Summer 2014
* The pro and anti-independence campaigns intensify

Autumn 2014
* The  referendum takes place

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