Northern Ireland for example gets to hold independence referendums every 7 years, so there hardly exists any real argument against holding another one…
Besides the fact that Westminster would likely lose, of course.
This is a part of the so-called Good Friday Agreement which was signed in 1998 after Northern Irish nationalists fought a 30 year war against the British state with an ultimate goal of becoming a part of Ireland instead.
A more precise line of questioning might have been: What considerations brought about the inclusion of this particular clause or right? Under what circumstances has it been raised for consideration since the Agreement? Can you point to a resource focusing on the issues and history surrounding this particular clause?
Anyway, the comments above made some suggestions.
I can't find a source for this, do you have one?
If you could point me to the section I’d appreciate it. Not saying you’re wrong; just that I can’t seem to find it easily and it’s not referenced outside a lot either.
And here again https://www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainers/irish-r...
These are just the first hits from google, but the 7-year minimum is definitely a thing.
So it’s not every 7 years, that’s the minimum time between referendums, which I (inaccurately) read in your original comment.
> A referendum on a united Ireland is to be called by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when it appears likely that a majority of the people would vote in favour of a united Ireland. If the referendum is defeated, at least 7 years must pass before a new referendum can be held.
I think, though, if this was applied to Scotland then they would have reasonable cause since there definitely an independence movement.