Does there have to be any specific winning margin in a referendum on independence for the result to be valid?
For example, if the result was
50.0001% for and 49.9999% against would a "yes" result be declared, or does there have to be say a 5% clear winning majority? What sort of mandate would such a result provide?
If the result is really close, is there not a danger of resentments/divisions being created in the Scottish population, possibly ultimately resulting in civil unrest? Especially if independence is closely voted for but doesn't go well initially.
I'm just thinking out loud.....not making an arguement for any particular course of action!