Case Study 15
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Objet d'étude 1
Scotland's relationship on the rocks
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Debate Scotland's future as young European representatives.
BBC Radio Scotland is hosting a special broadcast titled “Scotland: past, present, and future in the UK”. The programme explores the issue of Scottish independence, looking back at the 2014 referendum, examining the impact of Brexit, and discussing Scotland's current political ambitions. The producers have invited young people from across Europe to take part in the debate. You have been selected to join the discussion and express your opinion on air.
BBC Radio Scotland is hosting a special broadcast titled “Scotland: past, present, and future in the UK”. The programme explores the issue of Scottish independence, looking back at the 2014 referendum, examining the impact of Brexit, and discussing Scotland's current political ambitions. The producers have invited young people from across Europe to take part in the debate. You have been selected to join the discussion and express your opinion on air.
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Scotland and England: Happily married?
“Why did Scotland and England unite”, History Matters, 2024.
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Step 1
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How would you describe the relationship between Scotland and England before their union in 1707?
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What political and economic difficulties pushed Scotland to consider uniting with England?
3
How did England convince Scotland to agree to the Act of Union?
Action!
Create a quiz about Scotland and England's history. Then, ask your questions to the class.
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Step 2
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How did each young person vote in the 2014 referendum? Select quotes explaining the choice they made at the time.
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What memories do they have of the debate?
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Would they vote differently today? Why?
Action!
Act out a newsflash about the 2014 referendum. Include a reporter, a politician, and a young citizen reacting to the result.
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Is divorce such a good idea?
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Proponents of an independent Scotland draw heavily on the following arguments:
Self-determination
[...] In essence, proponents of independence argue that Scotland is a distinct nation separate from the rest of the United Kingdom, and accordingly it should control its full political authority as an independent sovereign nation-state. [...]
Nuclear Weapons
The Scottish National Party is unequivocal in its opposition to nuclear weapons, and the stationing of the UK nuclear deterrent at the Faslane naval base in Scotland, in particular. It is argued that Scottish Independence would lead to the removal of nuclear weapons from Scotland.
EU Membership
Those Scots opposed to Britain's departure from the European Union following the 2016 Brexit referendum have suggested that an independent Scotland would have the opportunity to rejoin the European Union. [...]
Opponents of an independent Scotland argue that the powers of the Scottish Parliament have now increased considerably since it was first established in 1998. Emphasising the benefits of the Union and the uncertainty around independence, the arguments typically voiced by those opposed to independence include:
Diminished international influence, for both UK and an independent Scotland
[...] Where the UK is currently a member of the G7 and the G20, and has a permanent place on the United Nations Security Council, it is argued that an independent Scotland would lose all such influence. [...]
Economic Uncertainty
At present, over 60% of Scottish exports go to England, Wales and Northern Ireland; more than the rest of the world combined.
It is argued that withdrawing from the United Kingdom might lead to a situation in which an Independent Scotland would not have the current unfettered access to its major market, and that this would result in economic uncertainty, and potential economic decline.
Issues with regaining EU Membership
Those opposed to Scottish Independence argue that it is far from likely that Scotland will be able to rejoin the European Union. It is thought that those European governments which are facing separatist challenges, such as Spain, would be unwilling to legitimise an independent Scotland and thereby incentivise their own separatist movements.
Self-determination
[...] In essence, proponents of independence argue that Scotland is a distinct nation separate from the rest of the United Kingdom, and accordingly it should control its full political authority as an independent sovereign nation-state. [...]
Nuclear Weapons
The Scottish National Party is unequivocal in its opposition to nuclear weapons, and the stationing of the UK nuclear deterrent at the Faslane naval base in Scotland, in particular. It is argued that Scottish Independence would lead to the removal of nuclear weapons from Scotland.
EU Membership
Those Scots opposed to Britain's departure from the European Union following the 2016 Brexit referendum have suggested that an independent Scotland would have the opportunity to rejoin the European Union. [...]
Opponents of an independent Scotland argue that the powers of the Scottish Parliament have now increased considerably since it was first established in 1998. Emphasising the benefits of the Union and the uncertainty around independence, the arguments typically voiced by those opposed to independence include:
Diminished international influence, for both UK and an independent Scotland
[...] Where the UK is currently a member of the G7 and the G20, and has a permanent place on the United Nations Security Council, it is argued that an independent Scotland would lose all such influence. [...]
Economic Uncertainty
At present, over 60% of Scottish exports go to England, Wales and Northern Ireland; more than the rest of the world combined.
It is argued that withdrawing from the United Kingdom might lead to a situation in which an Independent Scotland would not have the current unfettered access to its major market, and that this would result in economic uncertainty, and potential economic decline.
Issues with regaining EU Membership
Those opposed to Scottish Independence argue that it is far from likely that Scotland will be able to rejoin the European Union. It is thought that those European governments which are facing separatist challenges, such as Spain, would be unwilling to legitimise an independent Scotland and thereby incentivise their own separatist movements.
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Step 3
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What would Scotland gain if it became independent, and why is it important to some Scots?
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How did the results of the 2016 Brexit referendum affect the independence debate in Scotland?
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Why do some Scots worry about the political and economic consequences of independence?
Action!
Time to prepare your notes for the debate. Use only key words and be concise: Your arguments must fit on a quarter page note card.
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Ready...
- Review your notes and decide on your position: Are you for or against Scottish independence? Choose your key arguments and counterarguments.
Steady...
- Prepare your radio intervention: Practise presenting your ideas using only your notes, not a written script.
Go!
- Take part in the BBC Radio Scotland debate. Speak and react as if you were live on air.
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