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The Scottish government has published its draft bill on a second independence referendum, BBC reported.
According to the source, the document sets out proposals for the rules governing the referendum campaign, the conduct of the poll and the counting of votes.

The move does not mean another referendum will definitely be held. But First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said Scotland should be ready to hold a vote if it is felt necessary to protect its interests in the wake of Brexit, saying Scotland should have the ability to reconsider the independence issue before the UK leaves the EU

It would then be for the Scottish Parliament - where the SNP and Scottish Greens form a small pro-independence majority - to consider the bill and decide whether a referendum should be held, with the UK government being asked to grant a Section 30 order to allow the vote.

The proposals have now gone out for a public consultation, which will run until 11 January next year, BBC wrote.