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 A written constitution is the foundation of any modern, independent democracy. For Scotland, it is also the next essential step on the road to sovereignty.

This project — Scotland’s Future — is not simply about politics. It’s about the people. It’s about recognising that sovereignty begins with us, not with Westminster, not with Holyrood, but with the people of Scotland acting in common purpose.

At its heart lies a simple, radical idea:

• The people of Scotland are sovereign.

• And sovereign people write their own constitution.

In the past other draft constitutions have been written before — bt campaigners, and groups — and many offered vital ideas and frameworks. But this project is different: it is a live, collaborative process rooted in public participation, expert advice, designed not only to guide independence, but to directly establish the groundwork for a sovereign constitution and a People’s Parliament.

Why We’re Writing a Constitution

Scotland currently has no written constitution. Instead, it is governed through a patchwork of UK legislation and constitutional convention — laws we did not write, powers we did not grant, and limits we did not choose.

A constitution changes that.

It provides a single, clear, and binding document that:

• Declares who we are as a nation
• Defines how power is exercised and kept accountable
• Enshrines rights and freedoms for every person in Scotland
• Sets the legal and civic framework for independence
• Protects future generations by limiting the misuse of power

This is not just a symbolic exercise. It’s a practical, lawful, and strategic move toward full self-determination.

A History of Sovereignty

Scotland’s tradition of popular sovereignty stretches back centuries.

In 1320, the Declaration of Arbroath affirmed that kings served the people — and could be replaced if they failed.

In 1949, the Scottish Covenant was signed by over two million people demanding the restoration of a Scottish Parliament.

In 1989, the Claim of Right reasserted the principle that “the people of Scotland are sovereign” — and laid the democratic foundation for the devolution we have today.

Now, in the 2020s, we return to that principle — not to revive the past, but to build the future.

What This Website Is For

This website is not just a resource — it’s a democratic tool.

You’re not just here to read a document. You’re here to help shape it.

This is an open constitutional process. Every article, every clause, every principle is being drafted with public input — and that means you.

Here’s how you can take part:

•  Read the working draft — view the full index and full document
•  Send your suggestions, critiques, or proposed edits to:  editor@scotlands-future.com
• Share it with your communities, groups, and networks
•  Join future consultations, listening events, and public votes
• Help form the Preliminary People’s Assembly — a civic body that will finalise the draft and lead the transition

💡 What Makes This Constitution Different?

Unlike most state constitutions, this one isn’t being written after independence. It’s being written before — to help get us there.

It includes:

• A bold but balanced framework of rights
• Transparent limits on government power
• Structures for decentralisation and public oversight
• Strong protections for future generations and the natural environment
• Detailed articles on sovereignty, housing, healthcare, digital rights, and more
• A roadmap for independence grounded in law and democracy

This constitution isn’t owned by one party, ideology, or campaign. It is above party lines and beyond divisions. It’s being written by the people, for the people — and every voice matters.

Why It Matters Now

We can no longer wait for permission from those who refuse to grant it. The UK government has blocked referendums, ignored electoral mandates, and dismissed the will of the Scottish Parliament.

That’s why the groundwork must be laid now — by the people, from the ground up.

Writing this constitution builds:

• Credibility — showing we’re serious, prepared, and democratic
• Unity — giving all parts of the independence movement a shared foundation
• Leverage — to shift the legal and political conversation on Scotland’s future
• Legitimacy — to act if a majority of Scots back pro-independence parties in 2026

A constitution is our claim. A people’s parliament is our method. A united movement is our power.

The Invitation

This is not finished. It’s not final. It’s a draft in motion — and you are invited to help complete it.

Whether you’re a legal expert, a student, a parent, a farmer, a nurse, an activist, or someone who just believes Scotland deserves the right to choose its own future — this is your constitution.

Help write it. Help spread it. Help make it real.

Scotland’s Future is not just a document. It’s a movement.

A declaration. A plan. A promise.

Let’s build the next chapter together.