Immigration
Answer:
It is likely that free movement of people between rUK and Scotland will be like that between Ireland and UK. Customs and Excise will need to be strengthened, but this does not require border posts. The borders will be determined by agreement with England initially. There remains a hard border between Scotland and the EU. If Scotland were to join the EU, there will be a hard border between Scotland and England, although it to be hoped there will be an agreement as with Ireland for free movement of people.
Full answer here: How to manage Scotland's borders
Answer:
At independence any UK citizen and anyone normally resident is entitled to become a citizen. Immigration and naturalisation rules need to be set at the time of independence too.
Full answer here: Who gets to be a citizen and how do you set up immigration rules?
Is immigration costing the Conservatives votes?
Author / Creator: John Curtice
Media type: Blog
Date published: 2024
While there has been an increase in the number who think that immigration is too high, voters appear to be abandoning the Conservatives for a broader set of reasons.
Tackling rural depopulation
Author / Creator: Amanda Hill-Dixon
Media type: Report
Date published: 2023
Depopulation is not ..., a uniquely rural experience. Urban areas can face similar challenges.
Attitudes to Immigration: A view from Scotland
Author / Creator: Sarah Kyambi
Media type: Report
Date published: 2023
Scottish attitudes to immigration have warmed considerably since 2014.
Migration Policy Scotland Project: Report of a scoping exercise on the need for greater policy capacity on migration in Scotland
Author / Creator: Sarah Kyambi
Media type: Report
Date published: 2020
Immigration is a reserved matter, meaning the power to legislate on immigration matters resides solely at Westminster.
What might the public finances of an independent Scotland look like?
Author / Creator: DAVID PHILLIPS
Media type: Article
Date published: 2022
The long-term public finances will depend on the performance of the Scottish economy.
Will Scotland be better off independent from the UK?
Author / Creator: Richard Murphy
Media type: Video
Date published: 2021
Yes. Scotland has great prospects when independent.
Brexit and devolved social security in Scotland: a tale of two referenda
Author / Creator: Mark Simpson
Media type: Article
Date published: 2018
Social security is an obvious field for further devolution.
Do Scotland and England & Wales Have Different Views About Immigration?
Author / Creator: John Curtice
Media type: Research Paper
Date published: December 2018
The social and economic consequences of immigration are viewed similarly in England and Scotland. All party voters except SNP have a less favourable attitude toward immigration than their English counterparts. The same applies to Remain supporters. There is no systematic relationship between national identity and perceptions of immigration.
Scotland’s Migration Futures Challenges, opportunities, options
Author / Creator: Sarah Kyambi
Date published: October 2021
Migration is an integral part of a globalised world. Resourcing a constructive approach with evidence and opportunities for dialogue will be key to making it a success.
Public attitudes towards migration in Scotland: Exceptionality and possible policy implications
Author / Creator: David McCollunm
Media type: Academic Paper
Date published: 2014
The public in Scotland does hold relatively positive views towards migration. This could be related to Scotland's experience of population movements. However there is evidence of some growing hostility towards migration and a possible link between nationalist leanings and opposition to ‘Others’.
A Scottish Approach to immigration post-Brexit
Author / Creator: Mark Butterly
Media type: Policy Paper
Date published: November 2017
A devolved immigration policy is needed for Scotland that would be designed to meet the country’s specific demographic challenges while strengthening universal rights for all workers.