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The article examines the prospects for independence for Scotland for the SNP's victory in the Scottish Parliament elections of May 2011, placing particular emphasis on the likely nature of the social settlement to independence.

The Scottish Parliament's operation and work over its first decade has been informed by the principles of openness, inclusivity and participation, cooperation and accountability. These principles stood it in good stead in dealing with public confidence and Parliamentary expenses. They have also informed the process of legislative and policy development as well as the policies pursued. A new stage in the Parliament's development came with the election of the SNP Minority Government. The lack of an automatic majority has necessitated building support both within and outside the Parliament. Devolution remains unfinished business. Future developments, whether based on the Government's National Conversation or some other proposals, require to be informed by the same principles that were established at the foundation of the Parliament and continue to guide its development. Adapted from the source document.

The purpose of this article is to examine a radically new phase in Irish popular politics in Glasgow during the 1860s. More precisely, the aim is to describe & explain how a secular notion of Irishness made a decisive impact on a key migrant community in Britain. Actively opposed by the local Catholic hierarchy, this secular Irishness nevertheless allowed for the emergence not only of Irish 'ward politicians' as elsewhere in Victorian Britain, but also, in the longer term, allowed for the emergence of John Ferguson & his 'fusion' of loyalties to both organised labour & Irish nationalism. 41 References. Adapted from the source document.

Teachers can predict which children are likely to offend; and prevention is better than cure, but both require partnership. The Scottish Executive's Criminal Justice Plan, published in December, emphasises the importance of a seamless collaboration between public authorities and other organisations to develop and implement joined-up solutions. At the final in a series of round-table debates on community justice, held in Edinburgh, there were signs that this was starting to happen. (Quotes from original text)