Although the Turkish government intervenes even in the existing local governments with trustees, is it conceivable that the Scottish model for the solution of the Kurdish issue is conceivable?
MUHAMMED KAYA
BREMEN
BREMEN
ANF
Monday, December 22, 2025
The Scotland national football team defeated Denmark 4-2 in the 6th and final match of Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers on November 19 and finished as the leader of their group. Scotland finished the group as the leader with 13 points as a result of 4 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, 2 points ahead of Denmark and received a World Cup ticket for the first time since 1998. Turkey has already made its mark in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which it has not yet received a ticket for.
Is Scotland an independent state that participates in the FIFA World Cup? No, Scotland is not an independent state. It is one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom, such as England, Wales and Northern Ireland. After this introduction, let's go back to recent history, 2014, by straining our memory.
When the calendars showed September 18, 2014, the Scottish community went to the polls for the independence referendum. Based on the Edinburgh Agreement signed between the United Kingdom and Scotland on October 15, 2012, Scotland held an independence referendum. 85 percent of the total number of voters voted in the referendum. 55 percent of those who voted wanted the continuation of the given legal relationship with the United Kingdom, while 45 percent said they wanted independence. Although the demand for an independent state has continued in the intervening period, Scotland is still within the United Kingdom despite the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union. Now let's take a closer look at the history of this relationship.
ATTACHMENT TO THE UNITED KINGDOM
The history of the confrontation between the Scots and the English dates back to the 13th century. From the 12th century onwards, the British, who developed their military, economic and population superiority, started to advance first to the west and then to the north of the island. The first target was Wales. In the 13th century, Wales was occupied by British rule. The English, who headed north after Wales, had Scotland as their target. After long wars, the King of Scots 3. In the power struggle after Alexander's death, King of England 1. Edward's request for refereeing was an important breaking point for Scotland. 1. Edward appointed John de Bolliol, whom he considered close to him, as king. Over time, secretly or openly, the Scottish nobility collaborated with the English. Scotland, in which the English were constantly involved as arbiters in the struggles for lineage, inheritance and power, signed an ordinance called the Union of Crowns with England on April 5, 1603 and was legally attached to the United Kingdom. Wars, occupations and power struggles that started after 30 years, a union treaty (The Act of Union) was signed in 1702. In 1707, Scotland and England became one kingdom, one parliament. The powers of both countries are now combined within the parliament in London (Westminster). Under the agreement, Scottish law and courts were preserved, and a meager representation of 45 people's representatives and 16 lords was given in the UK Parliament. Separate laws attached to the treaty provided protection against change for the Presbyterian Church of Scotland and the Episcopal Church of England. This system has been preserved with some changes. In the late 20th century, certain powers delegated to governments in the United Kingdom, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland went through a process of devolution called 'devolution'. These regions were allowed to manage certain aspects of their internal affairs, such as education, health and transportation; areas such as defense and foreign affairs were determined to remain under the control of the UK government.
CONSTITUTIONAL TRANSFORMATION
The United Kingdom, formed by England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, is governed by a system called an unwritten constitution, which does not have a written constitution. In the constitutional system, which consists of laws, customs and jurisprudence, the status of each country is determined by a constitutional law. The relationship between the United Kingdom and Scotland is an administrative-constitutional structure based on 'devolution' within a unitary but multinational state. In the United Kingdom, which is a unitary state rather than a federal state, the asymmetric 'devolution' model is applied. The authorities and institutions of each country are different. The status of Scotland is regulated by the constitutional 'Scotland Act'. In the 1997 referendum, 74 percent of Scots supported the Scottish Parliament. In 1998, the Scotland Act was passed. There are 129 members in the Scottish Parliament; 73 of them are constituency members and 56 are regional members under the additional member system. The largest party or parties form the Executive Board.
DELEGATED POWERS
Although there were some changes to the Scotland Act in 2004 and 2016, broad powers were transferred to Scotland. Education, health care, the justice system and police, local government, agriculture, fisheries, environment, transport and some aspects of domestic economic policy were transferred to the Scottish Parliament. Criminal and civil law were also among the delegated powers. Scotland has a completely separate legal system from England. Even in the agreement in 1702, the legal system was not interfered with. Scotland is the only country within the UK with a separate legal system. In matters such as constitutional law, foreign policy, etc., the UK Supreme Court is the supreme authority. In addition, tax powers were further increased with the regulation in 2016; a significant part of income tax became determinable by Scotland.
TRADITION OF OBTAINING APPROVAL
The UK government's areas of responsibility are "segregated", while the Scottish government's areas of responsibility are "transferred". According to this; The Scottish Parliament cannot make laws outside of its delegated responsibilities. In contrast, there is a tradition that the UK government will seek the approval of the Scottish Parliament when passing legislation that may affect ceded areas.
The relationship between Scotland and the United Kingdom is a model of 'devolution' based on broad constitutionally recognised autonomy within a unitary state, but with Westminster retaining ultimate sovereignty. Scotland has strong administrative and legal autonomy, but constitutional sovereignty rests with the United Kingdom.
HOW CLOSE IS TURKEY?
Can the Republic of Turkey, which sees even the demand for decentralization in North and East Syria as a 'security threat', see the legal and political connection between Scotland and the United Kingdom as a model for the solution of the Kurdish issue?
Monday, December 22, 2025
The Scotland national football team defeated Denmark 4-2 in the 6th and final match of Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers on November 19 and finished as the leader of their group. Scotland finished the group as the leader with 13 points as a result of 4 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, 2 points ahead of Denmark and received a World Cup ticket for the first time since 1998. Turkey has already made its mark in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which it has not yet received a ticket for.
Is Scotland an independent state that participates in the FIFA World Cup? No, Scotland is not an independent state. It is one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom, such as England, Wales and Northern Ireland. After this introduction, let's go back to recent history, 2014, by straining our memory.
When the calendars showed September 18, 2014, the Scottish community went to the polls for the independence referendum. Based on the Edinburgh Agreement signed between the United Kingdom and Scotland on October 15, 2012, Scotland held an independence referendum. 85 percent of the total number of voters voted in the referendum. 55 percent of those who voted wanted the continuation of the given legal relationship with the United Kingdom, while 45 percent said they wanted independence. Although the demand for an independent state has continued in the intervening period, Scotland is still within the United Kingdom despite the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union. Now let's take a closer look at the history of this relationship.
ATTACHMENT TO THE UNITED KINGDOM
The history of the confrontation between the Scots and the English dates back to the 13th century. From the 12th century onwards, the British, who developed their military, economic and population superiority, started to advance first to the west and then to the north of the island. The first target was Wales. In the 13th century, Wales was occupied by British rule. The English, who headed north after Wales, had Scotland as their target. After long wars, the King of Scots 3. In the power struggle after Alexander's death, King of England 1. Edward's request for refereeing was an important breaking point for Scotland. 1. Edward appointed John de Bolliol, whom he considered close to him, as king. Over time, secretly or openly, the Scottish nobility collaborated with the English. Scotland, in which the English were constantly involved as arbiters in the struggles for lineage, inheritance and power, signed an ordinance called the Union of Crowns with England on April 5, 1603 and was legally attached to the United Kingdom. Wars, occupations and power struggles that started after 30 years, a union treaty (The Act of Union) was signed in 1702. In 1707, Scotland and England became one kingdom, one parliament. The powers of both countries are now combined within the parliament in London (Westminster). Under the agreement, Scottish law and courts were preserved, and a meager representation of 45 people's representatives and 16 lords was given in the UK Parliament. Separate laws attached to the treaty provided protection against change for the Presbyterian Church of Scotland and the Episcopal Church of England. This system has been preserved with some changes. In the late 20th century, certain powers delegated to governments in the United Kingdom, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland went through a process of devolution called 'devolution'. These regions were allowed to manage certain aspects of their internal affairs, such as education, health and transportation; areas such as defense and foreign affairs were determined to remain under the control of the UK government.
CONSTITUTIONAL TRANSFORMATION
The United Kingdom, formed by England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, is governed by a system called an unwritten constitution, which does not have a written constitution. In the constitutional system, which consists of laws, customs and jurisprudence, the status of each country is determined by a constitutional law. The relationship between the United Kingdom and Scotland is an administrative-constitutional structure based on 'devolution' within a unitary but multinational state. In the United Kingdom, which is a unitary state rather than a federal state, the asymmetric 'devolution' model is applied. The authorities and institutions of each country are different. The status of Scotland is regulated by the constitutional 'Scotland Act'. In the 1997 referendum, 74 percent of Scots supported the Scottish Parliament. In 1998, the Scotland Act was passed. There are 129 members in the Scottish Parliament; 73 of them are constituency members and 56 are regional members under the additional member system. The largest party or parties form the Executive Board.
DELEGATED POWERS
Although there were some changes to the Scotland Act in 2004 and 2016, broad powers were transferred to Scotland. Education, health care, the justice system and police, local government, agriculture, fisheries, environment, transport and some aspects of domestic economic policy were transferred to the Scottish Parliament. Criminal and civil law were also among the delegated powers. Scotland has a completely separate legal system from England. Even in the agreement in 1702, the legal system was not interfered with. Scotland is the only country within the UK with a separate legal system. In matters such as constitutional law, foreign policy, etc., the UK Supreme Court is the supreme authority. In addition, tax powers were further increased with the regulation in 2016; a significant part of income tax became determinable by Scotland.
TRADITION OF OBTAINING APPROVAL
The UK government's areas of responsibility are "segregated", while the Scottish government's areas of responsibility are "transferred". According to this; The Scottish Parliament cannot make laws outside of its delegated responsibilities. In contrast, there is a tradition that the UK government will seek the approval of the Scottish Parliament when passing legislation that may affect ceded areas.
The relationship between Scotland and the United Kingdom is a model of 'devolution' based on broad constitutionally recognised autonomy within a unitary state, but with Westminster retaining ultimate sovereignty. Scotland has strong administrative and legal autonomy, but constitutional sovereignty rests with the United Kingdom.
HOW CLOSE IS TURKEY?
Can the Republic of Turkey, which sees even the demand for decentralization in North and East Syria as a 'security threat', see the legal and political connection between Scotland and the United Kingdom as a model for the solution of the Kurdish issue?
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