The Scottish Independence Convention(SIC) is a cross-party, non-partisan group with the aim of bringing together pro-independence parties, groups and organisations to promote the concept and ideals of an independent Scotland. The current conveners are Iain Black and Maggie Chapman (ex- co-convener of the Scottish Green Party) .
Scottish Independence Convention Co-chruinneachadh Neo-eisimeileachd na h-Alba
The SIC was created in 2005 as a forum for those of all political persuasions and none who support independence, and to be a national catalyst for Scottish independence.[1] With the election of the SNP in 2007, the SIC was largely on hiatus, with more informal meetings being held between pro-independence forces instead of being through SIC channels.
The Convention agreed a new constitution in February 2017 to establish its purpose, aims and aspirations;
To provide a forum which will bring together different groups and parties which support independence
To provide a contact point for people (including media) who are interested in independence
To have the capacity to develop and coordinate campaigning on independence
To have the capacity to carry out research work to strengthen further the case for independence
To be able rapidly to respond to media and other enquiries about independence, being equipped to rebut inaccurate and hostile information
To explore and where possible improve skills, systems, structures and networks which will improve the ability to campaign for independence
To support and work with a community of individuals who support independence to keep them engaged in the independence debate and to help them remain active in support of independence.
To carry out any other agreed actions it is felt will strengthen the case for independence, improve the chances of securing a second referendum and enhance our ability to win that referendum.
As an unaligned group, set up long before Yes Scotland, the convention was the main contact for European groups who took interest in Scotland's independence movement.[2]
It was announced on the 4th anniversary of Scotland's independence referendum of 2014 that the SIC is to establish a new national campaign for independence, utilising its position as a body bringing together Scotland's pro-independence parties, groups and think tanks for a refreshed vision of independence through grassroots campaigning.[3][4]
Voices for Scotland was launched as the campaign arm of the Scottish Independence Conventionin April 2019. The organisation is a civic campaign for Scottish independence, with an aim to get support for Scottish independence above 60%.[5]
^Carrell, Severin (22 June 2012). "The claymore count: the groups fighting for and against Scottish independence". The Guardian. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
^Carrell, Severin (30 September 2013). "Europe's nationalists seek solidarity with Scotland's independence campaign". The Guardian. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
^McAlpine, Robin (18 September 2018). "Announcing a New National Campaign". Bella Caledonia. Bella Caledonia. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
^Bell, Sean (18 September 2018). "New campaign organisation aims to take independence movement 'to the next level'". CommonSpace. CommonSpace. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
^"About". Voices for Scotland. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Scottish Independence Convention news newspapers books scholar JSTOR March 2015 Learn how and when to remove this template message The Scottish Independence Convention SIC is a cross party non partisan group with the aim of bringing together pro independence parties groups and organisations to promote the concept and ideals of an independent Scotland The current conveners are Iain Black and Maggie Chapman ex co convener of the Scottish Green Party Scottish Independence ConventionCo chruinneachadh Neo eisimeileachd na h AlbaAbbreviationSICFormation30 November 2005 St Andrews Day PurposeScottish independenceLocationEdinburgh ScotlandMembership23 pro independence organisations Aberdeen Independence Movement Christians for Independence Centre for Scottish Constitutional Studies Common Weal English Scots for Yes Fife Plus for Independence Hubs for Scottish Independence HUSCI Labour for Independence NHS for Yes North East Independence Group Pensioners for Yes Radical Independence Campaign Scottish Independence Foundation Scottish CND Scottish Green Party Scottish National Party Scottish Socialist Party SNP Students SNP Youth Women for Independence Yes Edinburgh and Lothians Yes HighlandsPresidentElaine C SmithConvenersMaggie ChapmanIain BlackKey peopleMax Wiszniewski Press OfficerShona McAlpine AdministratorSubsidiariesVoices for ScotlandWebsiteSIC HomepageThe SIC was created in 2005 as a forum for those of all political persuasions and none who support independence and to be a national catalyst for Scottish independence 1 With the election of the SNP in 2007 the SIC was largely on hiatus with more informal meetings being held between pro independence forces instead of being through SIC channels Contents 1 Constitution 2 Voices for Scotland 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksConstitution EditThe Convention agreed a new constitution in February 2017 to establish its purpose aims and aspirations To provide a forum which will bring together different groups and parties which support independence To provide a contact point for people including media who are interested in independence To have the capacity to develop and coordinate campaigning on independence To have the capacity to carry out research work to strengthen further the case for independence To be able rapidly to respond to media and other enquiries about independence being equipped to rebut inaccurate and hostile information To explore and where possible improve skills systems structures and networks which will improve the ability to campaign for independence To support and work with a community of individuals who support independence to keep them engaged in the independence debate and to help them remain active in support of independence To carry out any other agreed actions it is felt will strengthen the case for independence improve the chances of securing a second referendum and enhance our ability to win that referendum As an unaligned group set up long before Yes Scotland the convention was the main contact for European groups who took interest in Scotland s independence movement 2 Voices for Scotland EditMain article Voices for Scotland It was announced on the 4th anniversary of Scotland s independence referendum of 2014 that the SIC is to establish a new national campaign for independence utilising its position as a body bringing together Scotland s pro independence parties groups and think tanks for a refreshed vision of independence through grassroots campaigning 3 4 Voices for Scotland was launched as the campaign arm of the Scottish Independence Conventionin April 2019 The organisation is a civic campaign for Scottish independence with an aim to get support for Scottish independence above 60 5 See also EditScottish independence Scottish Constitutional Convention Yes Scotland Proposed second Scottish independence referendumReferences Edit Carrell Severin 22 June 2012 The claymore count the groups fighting for and against Scottish independence The Guardian Retrieved 29 March 2015 Carrell Severin 30 September 2013 Europe s nationalists seek solidarity with Scotland s independence campaign The Guardian Retrieved 29 March 2015 McAlpine Robin 18 September 2018 Announcing a New National Campaign Bella Caledonia Bella Caledonia Retrieved 19 September 2018 Bell Sean 18 September 2018 New campaign organisation aims to take independence movement to the next level CommonSpace CommonSpace Retrieved 19 September 2018 About Voices for Scotland Retrieved 25 April 2019 External links EditScottish independence Convention Salmond launches blueprint for Independence Scottish National Party press release 2 December 2005 nbsp This article about an organisation in Scotland is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte nbsp This article related to the politics of Scotland is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Scottish Independence Convention amp oldid 1176201654, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
