IN THIS SECTION

Background to independence

What are the reasons for this reform and what's taken place so far?

Find out in our Background to independence section.

Consultations

What consultation have we carried out?

Find out what we have been consulting on in relation to our independence.

Key issues and changes

What does an independent GTC Scotland mean for the profession. Find out by reading Independence - the key issues.

Got a question?

Do you have a question about Independence?

Here we answer some of your questions and invite you to post your own.

Visit our Questions page.

NOTES

Timeline to Independence

Here are some of the key dates in the run up to independence:

Between September 2010 and January 2011
Scottish Government consultation period - Concluded

1 October 2010 - 10 January 2011
GTC Scotland consultation period - Concluded

February 2011 - March 2011
Draft Order laid in the Scottish Parliament for approval - Order approved on 9 March 2011 and passed into law on 17 March 2011

4 April 2011
First part of the Order (enabling powers) commences

2 April 2012
First fully independent Council formed and all functions in place