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256. Leaving the UK? The Future of the Orkney Islands! (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Thinking in English

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Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories

Crown Dependencies are self-governing territories with the King as their head of state. Orkney could gain more control over its affairs compared to right now when it's part of Scotland and the UK. The status of an overseas territory is distinct from that of a Crown Dependency. It has some level of self-governance, no representation in Parliament, financial freedom, etc.

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