This isn't a region we're talking about, Scotland already is a seperate country. The UK is a union of countries, Scotland is one of those countries. The criminal justice system of Scotland was never merged with that of England and Wales, etc, etc
Ah, UK devolution. The process of loudly and reflexively insisting that the emperor is still naked, even after he put clothes on in shame and embarrassment.
Last night as I lay in bed, looking up at the stars, I thought, “Where the hell is my ceiling?"