Scotland's Independence Would Make Scottish Universities Charging British Students Fees Illegal

By Lucy Sherriff. Charging British students tuition fees for attending Scottish universities would be illegal if the country were to gain its independence, legal experts have warned. The news is bound to be a blow to the Scottish National Party as Scotland would be left to foot a £150m bill in extra university fees.
The Scottish government says students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland would be made to continue paying fees if the country was granted its independence, while those from Scotland and other EU countries attend the university for free. However, experts have said the practice would break EU laws as it would discriminate against the British. More...