Two years hence, 2014, promises to be an eventful year for Scotland. It hosts the Commonwealth Games, the Ryder Cup and celebrates the 700th anniversary of Bannockburn, the battle in the first war for Scottish independence in which Robert the Bruce won a significant victory against Edward II. Alex Salmond also intends that, in 2014, the Scots will have a referendum, "made, built and organised in Scotland", that gives the choice of full independence.
The article makes me consider the scenario should a state in USA seek to do the same?
What is the law on this issue, what are the consequences for the state seeking independence and the country as a whole?
It is a very interesting situation which I will be following closely in the coming months and years.
