MADRID, November 23 (EUROPA PRESS) –

The UK Supreme Court has ruled unanimously this Wednesday that the Scottish Parliament cannot hold a second independence referendum without Westminster’s prior authorization, an alternative proposed by Nicola Sturgeon’s Government to address London’s recurring doubts.

The Supreme Court has indicated in a note published on its website that “in the absence of modifications to the reserved definition of the matter, the Scottish Parliament does not have the power to legislate with the aim of holding a Scottish independence referendum.”

As such, he has indicated that the Scottish Parliament does not have this power as this project would be linked to the future of unions in Great Britain, a problem reserved for Westminster.

In this sense, the president of the court, Robert Reed, argued that the laws leading to the creation of the Scottish Parliament in 1999 did not give him powers over areas of the Constitution, including the union between Scotland and England, which were reserved for the British legislature.

For this reason, it has been emphasized that, in the absence of an agreement between the two governments, the Scottish Parliament does not have the authority to regulate the holding of a referendum, while rejecting the Scottish government’s argument that a referendum will not take place. has legal effect, according to British television channel BBC.

“A legally held referendum will have major political ramifications with regard to unions and the UK Parliament. The result could have authority, in a constitutional and political culture with a pillar of democracy, the democratic expression of the opinion of the Scottish electorate,” was held.

Afterwards, Sturgeon was “disappointed” by the decision, though he said he “respected” it. Likewise, he has said that the Supreme Court “does not make laws, it only interprets them” and has added that “laws which do not allow Scotland to choose its own future without Westminster’s approval reveal as myth any notion that England is an association.” voluntarily and strengthen the case for independence,” he argued.

“Scottish democracy will not be denied. Today’s decision blocks the way for Scotland’s voice to be heard about independence, but in a democracy our voices cannot and will not be silenced,” he said on his Twitter account, before announcing that he would give a speech that would more detail in the coming hours.

Meanwhile, the British Minister for Scotland, Alister Jack, emphasized that the UK Government is committed to working closely with Scottish authorities on “issues that are important to the majority of the Scottish population.” “People in Scotland want their government to focus all their attention and resources on the things that matter most to them. That’s why we focus on issues like restoring economic stability, helping people who need their electricity bills, and supporting health.system”, has been defined.

Sturgeon wants to vote again on 19 October 2023, but the central executive considers that the independence debate is resolved by consultations September 2014. Scottish authorities consider that the scenario is now very different, with Britain leaving the European Union.