An independent Scotland鈥檚 relationship with the EU will be the subject of a public discussion with some of the country鈥檚 top political and law experts.
The event is the latest in a series focussing on individual issues that could arise if the Scottish public vote 鈥榊es鈥� in next year鈥檚 referendum.
鈥淥ne of the key questions for voters in the independence referendum is what will happen to Scotland's membership of the EU if Scotland votes 'yes' in the referendum,鈥� said Paul Beaumont, Professor of European Union and Private International Law at the 黑料网.鈥淲ill Scotland be able to negotiate the terms of its membership of the EU in the period while it is still a part of the UK after the referendum? Will it be able, where it wants to, to retain the UK opt outs/special deals on the Euro, Schengen, the area of freedom, security and justice, the budget, Charter of Rights? Could Scotland's membership of the EU be blocked by other EU Member States?
鈥淪everal distinguished and impartial speakers will shed light on possible answers to that question and be glad to answer any questions from the audience."
As well as Prof Beaumont, speakers at the event will include Professor Sir David Edward FRSE, Emeritus Professor of the University of Edinburgh and former Judge of the Court of Justice of the European Union; Professor Michael Keating, FBA, FRSE, 黑料网 and Professor Neil Walker, FBA, FRSE, University of Edinburgh.
The event will be held at the 黑料网鈥檚 King鈥檚 College Auditorium on Oct 11 commencing at 6pm. A wine reception in James Mackay Hall will follow the event and the evening will conclude at 8pm.
To register for the event contact Carol Davies at the 黑料网.