Liberation Scotland Threw JPTi Under the Train of Geopolitics

Official Statement from Justice pour Tous Internationale (JPTi)

Geneva, 10 November 2025 — Justice pour Tous Internationale (JPTi) has officially terminated its cooperation with Liberation Scotland (LS) and SalvoScot Ltd. following a material breach of contract and a profound act of disloyalty that undermined months of dedicated and successful international advocacy at the United Nations. This rupture, regrettably, reflects not merely a contractual failure but a deeper capitulation to the pressures and distortions of contemporary geopolitics.

On 7 October 2025, JPTi prepared and shared with Liberation Scotland and SalvoScot Ltd. its draft statement for delivery before the Fourth Committee of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, under the agenda item concerning French Polynesia. The draft statement, as originally formulated, recognised and commended the Government of President Moetai Brotherson for its significant progress toward achieving enhanced autonomy through lawful and constructive means, rather than through an abrupt and dogmatic pursuit of independence.

In particular, JPTi’s statement highlighted the July and August 2025 legislative reforms in French Polynesia on consumer protection, labour rights, environmental safeguards, and sustainable economic development, as well as the June 2025 establishment of one of the world’s largest marine protected areas—spanning five million km², with twenty per cent under strict protection—a milestone of global importance for climate and ocean stewardship. These initiatives were presented as tangible evidence of the Polynesian people’s capacity to govern responsibly when empowered, thereby strengthening their claim to self-determination within a robust framework of autonomy.

Accordingly, in its draft statement, JPTi recommended that the Fourth Committee reaffirm that the right to self-determination cannot be diminished by partial autonomy, and that it urge France to fulfil its Article 73(e) obligations under the UN Charter and agree to a long-overdue UN visiting mission. This draft was duly shared with LS and Salvo for consultation. Following an internal exchange, and in the spirit of cooperation, JPTi agreed to revise the wording of its intervention to align it with the preferences of the Liberation Scotland Committee, despite the fact that the subject matter concerned French Polynesia and not Scotland.

As in its previous engagements, JPTi also intervened on the question of Western Sahara, reaffirming its longstanding support for the effective exercise of the right to self-determination and for peaceful, UN-supervised decolonisation processes in accordance with international law. The participation of LS and Salvo representatives in the Fourth Committee—facilitated, coordinated, and supported logistically by JPTi—was an undeniable success, drawing positive feedback and expressions of appreciation from members of the Liberation Scotland Committee and observers within the United Nations system.

On 18 October 2025, pursuant to the Phase II Memorandum of Understanding with LS and Salvo, JPTi submitted its draft report outlining the outcomes of the mission, summarising its advocacy achievements in New York and Geneva, and proposing a strategic roadmap for continued engagement with the United Nations in both headquarters. Only a few hours later, JPTi unexpectedly received a letter of termination from Liberation Scotland—sent without any prior consultation, discussion, or warning.

Rather than acknowledging the nuance of JPTi’s position, the termination letter reacted with hostility, misrepresenting and unjustly accusing JPTi’s remarks of aligning with a colonial power. The letter expressed dismay that JPTi had allegedly positioned itself in New York as supportive of “the colonising state” of French Polynesia, claiming that such a position would have harmed their reputation within the “international anti-colonial movement.” It further asserted that JPTi had acted independently, according to its own judgement and interests, disregarding the fact that it was “speaking on their behalf.” Finally, it alleged that, without the intervention of others, JPTi would have delivered a statement that was “deeply harmful” to their credibility.

This reasoning was entirely baseless. The debate cited as the reason for termination was itself absurd, as the statement ultimately delivered by JPTi before the Fourth Committee had been revised in accordance with their own preferences and fully reflected the wording they requested. Using that discussion as grounds for termination was therefore both ludicrous and unjustified. The debate and JPTi’s statement concerned French Polynesia, not Scotland, and were presented independently under JPTi’s name in full conformity with its mandate to promote lawful, rights-based decolonisation processes. Liberation Scotland’s reaction—terminating the partnership, refusing to make the scheduled payments due by 25 October under the Memorandum of Understanding and its subsequent adjustment, and falsely alleging that JPTi was in credit to them—was profoundly unprincipled and indefensible. It constituted a complete act of betrayal, throwing JPTi under the train of geopolitics after months of loyal, professional, and strategically successful advocacy on their behalf before the international community.

The pursuit of self-determination must never devolve into fanaticism, where ideological zeal blinds actors to the true purpose of decolonisation—the attainment of the highest possible degree of self-governance, grounded in human rights and international law. JPTi has always maintained—and consistently explained to Liberation Scotland and Salvo—that the United Nations framework for decolonisation seeks to realise the best possible form of self-government, not to impose a single, rigid outcome. JPTi’s role was to guide them through this process, not to yield to their ambitions concerning other territories or peoples wholly unrelated to Scotland.

This principle is reaffirmed in the latest actions of the international community. The United Nations Security Council Resolution 2797, adopted on 31 October 2025, extended the mandate of MINURSO until October 2026 and, for the first time, recognised Morocco’s Autonomy Plan as a viable and credible solution for the Western Sahara conflict. This decision demonstrates the prevailing approach of the UN system—prioritising the legitimate exercise of the right to self-determination, whether through autonomy or independence, and negotiated governance as a means of overcoming long-standing geopolitical deadlocks, consistent with both the UN Charter and international human rights law.

From the outset, JPTi clearly underlined that the current constitutional situation in the United Kingdom—marked by the exploitation of Scotland’s natural resources, insufficient protection of its linguistic and cultural identity, the absence of a written constitution, and devolved powers that may be restricted or withdrawn at will—raises legitimate international concerns. Yet, JPTi has also stressed that if the Westminster Government were to establish a framework consistent with Common Article 1 of the ICCPR and the ICESCR, ensuring that the right to self-determination is genuinely fulfilled, such a solution could meet the standards of lawful and democratic decolonisation under international law.

In its advocacy, JPTi has often cited Switzerland’s federal structure as an exemplary model for achieving robust autonomy within a stable and democratic framework. However, the ultimate decision between autonomy and independence must belong exclusively to the people of Scotland, not to self-appointed civil society actors such as Liberation Scotland or SalvoScot Ltd. The absurdity of the present situation lies in their denial of political reality: that no Member State of the United Nations will support the decolonisation of Scotland unless credible evidence is presented that these groups genuinely represent the will of the Scottish people.

Following this betrayal, JPTi nevertheless acted in good faith, granting Liberation Scotland and SalvoScot Ltd. the opportunity to rectify their breach and settle the matter amicably. All that was requested was that they honour their October payment for the work successfully completed. Regrettably, neither Liberation Scotland nor SalvoScot Ltd. fulfilled their obligations, further aggravating the damage and placing JPTi in a difficult financial position, despite its unwavering and successful representation of their cause before the United Nations.

Consequently, JPTi has been forced to make this matter public and to formally denounce its relationship with Liberation Scotland and SalvoScot Ltd.

JPTi remains fully committed to supporting any genuine Scottish representatives who seek to engage with the United Nations decolonisation process in good faith and in accordance with international law. However, it strongly discourages any collaboration or funding for the individuals currently identifying themselves as the Committee of Liberation Scotland and Salvo, as their conduct has exposed a profound lack of reliability, professionalism, and integrity, incompatible with the principles of lawful and ethical advocacy.

Justice pour Tous Internationale continues to uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and professionalism in all of its international engagements and will never compromise its principles in the pursuit of justice, human dignity, and truth.