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By Press Association 2021 March for Independence A decision has been made on an appeal hearing over court action on whether Scotland can hold a second independence referendum without Westminster’s consent. Lord Malcolm has granted an urgent disposal, with a hearing set for April 6 – one month before the Holyrood elections. The appeal was brought forward by Martin Keatings, who initially brought the case before the Court of Session on behalf of the Forward As One group, asking the court to declare the Scottish Parliament has the power to legislate for another vote. But after a two-day hearing in January, Lady Carmichael dismissed the case – ruling it was “plainly raised prematurely”, with the question of another referendum “also hypothetical, and may never come to pass”.

United kingdomMartin keatingsLady carmichaelMike russellJane barlowMike russell brexitScottish parliamentForward as oneScottish constitution secretary mike russellScottish governmentConstitution secretary mike russellAdvocate generalLord malcolmCrowd justiceJames mureLord advocate