Explanatory Notes To Part I - Preliminary

1 The Constitutional Convention and the Union

This section states the overall intent of the Act.

Based on Section 1 of the Scotland Act 1998

2 Sovereignty

This section declares the sovereignty of the peoples of the Union.

3 Welsh Version

This recognises the role of Welsh in the Union as defined in the Welsh Language Act 1993.

Based on Section 3 of the Canada Act 1982

4 Ulster Scots Version

This recognises the role of Ulster Scots as outlined in the Northern Ireland Act 1998.

Based on Section 3 of the Canada Act 1982

5 Irish Version

This recognises the role of Irish as outlined in the Northern Ireland Act 1998.

Based on Section 3 of the Canada Act 1982