Trident 'increases threat of nuclear attacks on Scotland'

Published on 04/02/2009 08:48

A LEADING authority on international law has warned that nuclear weapons in Scotland increase the risk of a nuclear attack on the country.

Judge Christopher Weeramantry, former vice-president of the International Court of Justice, told a conference in Edinburgh that the issue could not be left in the hands of Westminster.

While agreeing that international relations were reserved to the UK Parliament, he insisted the Scottish Parliament must uphold international humanitarian and legal obligations.

SNP defence and foreign affairs spokesman Angus Robertson said: "Judge Weeramantry's comments add further weight to the argument for removing Trident from Scotland."