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In a 2nd independence referendum, Scots living outside Scotland will get a vote

Closed 57 signatures

What the petition asks

The recent referendum on EU membership may now precipitate a 2nd Scottish independence referendum. If the Scottish Government takes this step, then it is reasonable that Scottish-born people currently living outside of Scotland have a vote in such a referendum.
Scottish-born people, whether they are currently living in England or elsewhere, will be affected by the result of such a referendum, as it will have serious and life-changing implications for their future choice of nationality, citizenship and passport etc., both for themselves and for their descendants.

Timeline

30 Jun 2016 Petition opened for signatures
30 Dec 2016 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 57
Status Closed
Opened 30 Jun 2016
Closed 30 Dec 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.