Your Referendum

Closed 11 May 2012

Opened 25 Jan 2012

Results updated 24 Mar 2021

This is an example consultation for demonstration purposes only. This site is operated by Delib Ltd and submitted responses will be discarded.

This report presents the analysis of responses to the 'Your Scotland, Your Referendum' consultation on proposals for a referendum on Scottish independence.

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Overview

This is an example consultation for demonstration purposes only. This site is operated by Delib Ltd and submitted responses will be discarded.

This consultation seeks views on how the referendum will be run.

Read the full consultation paper

It sets out the Scottish Government’s proposals for the question to be asked and the rules governing the campaign and the vote. A draft Referendum Bill is set out as an appendix to the document.

The consultation seeks views on a number of issues, including what the ballot paper should say, what spending limits should be set on campaign groups and how the referendum should be managed and regulated.  It also sets out the timetable for parliamentary and public debate.

Why your views matter

Responses to this consultation will be used to inform the further
development of the bill before it is debated in the Scottish Parliament
during 2013. 

The referendum will be held in the autumn of 2014.

Areas

  • All Areas

Audiences

  • Anyone from any background

Interests

  • Politics
  • Elections
  • Constitution