Devolution in the United Kingdom
Transfer of powers to parts of the UK
Devolution in the United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom, devolution (historically called home rule in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) is the Parliament of the United Kingdom's statutory granting of a greater level of self-government to three countries of the United Kingdom – Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and to the subdivisions of England, specifically to strategic authorities. Law-making powers have been granted to the Scottish Parliament, the Senedd (Welsh Parliament), and the Northern Ireland Assembly, with authority exercised by their associated executive governments: the Scottish Government, Welsh Government, and Northern Ireland Executive respectively. In England, devolved powers, functions, and responsibilities have been granted to strategic authorities throughout England. There have been other proposals for devolution in England, including national devolution, regional devolution (such as to northern England or Cornwall) or failed proposals for regional assemblies. The term "devolution" initially...
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