A Decade to Wait? A Decade Too Late.
Why The People’s Assembly is Scotland’s Only Path to Sovereignty — Now, Not in 2035.
Scotland Deserves Better.
It’s out in the open now: IndyCar and Norrie Hunter have admitted it will take at least three years for the first stage of the Salvo case — and ten years for the whole process to play out.
A ten‑year legal slog, in the hands of lawyers and judges, while ordinary Scots wait, hoping for permission to govern ourselves. Meanwhile, Salvo aims to raise roughly £250,000 just to START this process. Add in ten years of legal costs, court fees, campaign work, and inevitable delays, and you’re looking at well over a million pounds drained from the independence movement. All for a verdict that may or may not arrive by 2035.
And this is precisely why we set up The People’s Assembly in 2020. We’ve said from Day One that relying on courtrooms and Westminster‑centred institutions was flawed. Scotland doesn’t win its sovereignty by begging for it. We win it by claiming it, openly and publicly, as a people.
Why The People’s Assembly Doesn’t Need the C‑24 Route — And Why That Matters
There’s a lot of confusion out there about Scotland’s path to independence, and it’s vital we set the record straight.
👉 The People’s Assembly doesn’t beg for permission or seek a process through the UN Committee of 24 (C‑24).
👉 The C‑24 route is about gaining the right to hold a referendum — another chance to ask Westminster for permission.
👉 Even if that route worked, it wouldn’t secure independence itself. It would only secure the right to vote for it… again.
The People’s Assembly Route is Different:
✅ We build sovereignty through a ratified Constitution of the People, making Scotland a sovereign entity in its own right.
✅ We only turn to the Security Council and the International Court of Justice if Westminster refuses to acknowledge that sovereignty — NOT to ask for permission, but to assert it.
✅ The result? Actual independence, asserted and secured by the people themselves, grounded in their will and backed by international law.
The Difference is Profound:
👉 The C‑24 route = Might get you a referendum… at best.
👉 The People’s Assembly route = Establishes the claim to independence itself — making it a reality, not a request.
Scotland doesn’t have to wait for permission or another poll.
We can stand as a sovereign people now.
That’s the path of The People’s Assembly:
✅ Not asking. Not begging. Not hoping.
Acting. Asserting. Securing.
🛤️ The Three Paths to Scotland’s Freedom
1️⃣ The People’s Assembly Route
What? A direct, grassroots assertion of sovereignty. Created in 2020.
✅ Timeframe: 2–3 years to unite communities, link every assembly, launch the digital ledger, and make Scotland’s claim irrefutable.
✅ Cost: A one‑off £3 per person contribution — nothing like the huge sums poured into court cases.
✅ Control: The people hold the process. No begging for permission.
Why? Because sovereignty doesn’t come from Westminster. It comes from the people of Scotland themselves.
2️⃣ The Salvo Route
What? A long legal campaign through courts and lawyers.
⏳ Timeframe: 3 years for the first stage, roughly 10 years total for the full process.
💷 Cost: At least £250k just to START — potentially over a million by the end.
❓ Result: Unknown. Might win, might lose. Might be tied in knots for a decade.
Why? Willing to wait, spend big, and hope judges agree that Scotland can claim its sovereignty.
3️⃣ The Political Party Route
What? The traditional route — relying on Holyrood and Westminster parties.
⏳ Timeframe: No defined end. Might be another five, ten, or twenty years… if ever.
🤞 Cost: The price we already pay every election — broken promises, delayed referenda, party infighting.
❓ Result: No guarantees, no roadmap. Just hopeful soundbites every election cycle.
Why? For those still hoping the party machine delivers what it hasn’t managed in a decade.
⚔️ The Choice Is Ours.
👉 Do we wait ten years and spend a fortune hoping judges agree?
👉 Do we pray party politics suddenly grows a spine?
👉 Or do we stand together, as a sovereign people, and claim Scotland’s future ourselves — starting now?
It’s no longer a question of if, Scotland. It’s a question of how. And how soon.
The People’s Assembly doesn’t beg for permission — it asserts it.
A one‑off £3 contribution. An assembly built by the people, for the people.
The choice is ours. The future is ours. Will we claim it?
This Isn’t Just a Summit — It’s the Activation of a Constitutional Machine
Five years ago, we were chasing headlines. Now, we’re writing the manual.
Away from party pageantry and hollow hashtags, something real has been built: a working constitutional engine — not theoretical, not rhetorical. Operational.
Today, you’re not being invited to support a campaign. You’re being asked to co‑fund the launch of an alternative civic infrastructure — one that’s already drafted, tested, and poised to go live.
It starts with two numbers: £3 to join. £18 to summit.
Because those numbers turn access into action.
🧱 What You Hold Now — And Why It Matters
Most movements traffic in slogans. This one’s built on systems.
Here’s what already exists — open, free, and built to scale:
🔐 The People’s Assembly Files Archive
Located in the Facebook group under “Files,” it houses:
The Sovereign Ledger: A 45‑article archive laying out Scotland’s lawful, evidential case for independence.
Verified Consent Packs: Templates and tools to establish your own local assembly with legal cover under the Community Empowerment Act (2015).
The Annotated Companion to Self‑Determination: A no‑fluff dissection of the myths, claims, and legal misunderstandings that have held us back.
Digital Sovereignty Blueprints: Real‑world frameworks for identity systems, access control, and public tech — built to scale beyond elections.
This isn’t commentary. It’s constitutional infrastructure.
🧠 The Substack Knowledge Base
The People’s Assembly Substack doesn’t speculate. It explains.
Articles that build legal scaffolding, not slogans.
Essays that dissect movement failures to prevent repeats.
Guides on how sovereignty actually works — from the law to the ledger.
Fully cited, open‑source knowledge designed for public use, not professional gatekeeping.
This is education as empowerment.
🔑 Why 10,000 Members Isn’t Vanity — It’s the Trigger
We’ve built the intellectual foundation. But to physically launch the next stage, we must build the hardware. That means:
💻 Infrastructure Activation Plan
When we hit 10,000 sign‑ups, the following is funded directly:
✅ Core Unit Blueprint PC: A high‑performance system to serve as the main node for coordinating regional assemblies and storing live data.
✅ Network Attached Storage (NAS): To decentralise and secure the sovereign data set.
✅ 8 Multimedia Desktops with Network Controllers: Powering everything from comms and community management to app support and live moderation.
✅ App Deployment for Android + iOS: Launch‑ready app connecting the Assembly model to real‑world users and grassroots activity.
✅ Premises: A working space where Assembly developers, admins, and contributors can coordinate operations and run security at a professional scale.
This isn’t theoretical. It’s priced, scoped, and scheduled. The only missing part is you.
🎟️ The Summit: What £18 Buys You (and Everyone Else)
The £18 Assembly Summit ticket does two things:
✅ It includes the £3 sign‑up, registering your consent and activating your place in the Assembly structure.
✅ It directly funds the physical and digital infrastructure rollout listed above.
You’re not donating. You’re investing in the tools you’ll soon use.
And this is your entry into the only Scottish independence strategy that doesn’t rely on party goodwill, theatrical walkouts, or empty UN letters.
📬 What Happens After the Summit
This isn’t the end — it’s ignition.
Once the 10,000‑member threshold is passed, we roll forward:
✅ 20,000 Members → National awareness push (ads, billboards, video primers)
✅ 30,000 Members → Poster campaign, printable outreach packs, council clustering
✅ 50,000 Members → Local admin units and constituency pairing
✅ 100,000 Members → Formal letter issued to all elected representatives, declaring the sovereign mandate — backed by verified evidence
🛠️ If You’re Serious About Independence, This Is the Point Where You Decide
This isn’t a petition. It’s a platform.
This isn’t mobilisation. It’s maturation.
This Summit isn’t symbolic. It’s operational.
If you don’t believe in this path — fair enough.
But if you do? This is the moment to make it visible. Funded. Installed. Unignorable.
✅ £3 to activate.
✅ £18 to launch for the summit.
✅ Everything else? All ready.
📋 Evidence Pack: Supporting the People’s Assembly Proposals
1. International Precedent for Citizens’ Assemblies
Key Insight: Citizens’ assemblies are a globally recognised democratic tool used to address complex constitutional, social, and environmental issues.
The OECD has documented over 700 deliberative processes globally, including citizens’ assemblies, juries, and panels.
Ireland used citizens’ assemblies to address constitutional questions such as abortion and same‑sex marriage, leading to binding referenda.
France convened a Citizens’ Convention for Climate, with President Macron pledging to adopt its recommendations without filtering.
The Scottish Government has already commissioned two citizens’ assemblies — on climate and Scotland’s future — demonstrating domestic precedent.
“Citizens’ assemblies are becoming an established part of political and parliamentary decision‑making all over the world — and in the UK.” — Involve UK
2. Legal Basis for Local Assemblies in Scotland
Key Insight: The People’s Assembly model is rooted in existing Scottish legislation that empowers community‑led governance.
The Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 provides a legal framework for communities to influence public decision‑making and establish local governance structures.
Verified Consent Packs used by the People’s Assembly operate within this legal framework, ensuring lawful civic participation and documenting sovereign will.
3. Digital Sovereignty and Infrastructure Readiness
Key Insight: The People’s Assembly proposals aren’t theoretical — they’re backed by operational blueprints and tested systems.
The Sovereign Ledger, Verified Consent Packs, and Digital Identity Blueprints are already published and accessible via the Assembly’s archive.
The infrastructure plan includes secure data storage (NAS), app deployment, and a decentralised admin network — mirroring best practices in civic tech and digital democracy.
4. Cost Efficiency and Public Trust
Key Insight: The Assembly model is significantly more cost‑effective and transparent than legal or party‑political alternatives.
Estimated cost: £3 per person, with an £18 Summit ticket funding infrastructure — NOT legal fees or campaign overheads.
In contrast, legal strategies like the Salvo route require £250,000+ just to initiate proceedings, with no guaranteed outcome.
Citizens’ assemblies are perceived as more legitimate and trustworthy than traditional political institutions, especially when transparency and diversity are prioritised.
5. Strategic Use of International Law
Key Insight: The People’s Assembly doesn’t seek permission from international bodies — it asserts sovereignty and uses international law as a shield, not a gate.
The UN Charter (Article 1.2) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (Article 1) affirm the right of peoples to self‑determination.
The Assembly approach operates within these principles by documenting verified consent and asserting sovereignty before seeking recognition.
✅ Conclusion
The People’s Assembly model is:
✅ Legally grounded in Scottish and international law
✅ Operationally ready with tested infrastructure
✅ Globally validated through successful international examples
✅ Cost‑effective and publicly accountable
✅ Strategically sound — asserting sovereignty rather than requesting it
This is not a theoretical model.
It is a functioning constitutional mechanism — built by the people, for the people.
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It’s no longer a question of if, Scotland. It’s a question of how — and how soon. Will you claim it?
