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The separatist leaders of Catalonia tried it in 2017. Catalonia is one of the richest provinces of Spain, with its own language and culture. There was a majority for independence.
The Spanish government flooded the province with police, imposed direct rule, and jailed the separatists. No country in the world recognized Catalan independence.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-29478415
In the unlikely event that the SNP holds an unauthorised referendum, and the even unlikelier event that they get a majority, it's difficult to say what would happen.
But I think Ms Sturgeon's precious ass would be safe from jail.
The Spanish government flooded the province with police, imposed direct rule, and jailed the separatists. No country in the world recognized Catalan independence.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-29478415
In the unlikely event that the SNP holds an unauthorised referendum, and the even unlikelier event that they get a majority, it's difficult to say what would happen.
But I think Ms Sturgeon's precious ass would be safe from jail.