Devoluion Flashcards
What is devolution
The divisions of powers among regions in the UK
Where does supreme legal power remain
Parliament in westminster
What does EVEL mean
Certain parliamentary votes can only be attended by MPs from England or England and Wales.
Applies to voting areas in education, criminal law and health law.
When was EVEL introduced
2015
Has there been a decentralisation of power to cities
Yes, devolution of power to cities
What more powers do some mayors get over their city if devolution has occurred
City mayors may get more financial powers and more control over their own city budget
Name three areas that had devolution deals
Manchester, Cornwall and Yorkshire
What resulted in Scottish devolution primarily taking place
1998 Scotland Act and the 2016 Scotland Act
Scotland Act 1998
Passed following a referendum which voted in favour of devolution in Scotland
What did the Scotland Act 2016 establish
Scottish parliament had powers of its own over education, policing, criminal and civil law, the health service, public transport and to vary the rate of income tax
When did the Scottish parliament hold its first elections
1999
What voting system do the Scottish parliament use to vote members to parliament
AMS
What was the 2016 Scotland Act in response to
Scottish citizens wanting more devolution powers
What was the outcome of the Scottish independence referendum in 2014
People voted against independence but wished for more powers
