Devolution

• What does devolution mean?


  Transfer of power from a greater to a lesser body
• What are devolved powers?


  Decisions that the UK Parliament controlled in the past which are now handed over to the devolved powers
• What are reserved powers?

  Powers still held by the UK Parliament on behalf of all parts of the UK.
• Examples of powers devolved to all 3 nations

  Housing, local government, Transport
• Examples of powers devolved to Scotland


  Abortion, Charity law, Landfill tax
• Examples of powers devolved to Wales

  Welsh language, stamp duty land tax, landfill tax
• Examples of powers devolved to Northern Ireland

  Energy, employment law, justice and policing