Devolution- Paper 2 Flashcards

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Define devolution

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transferring legislative power from a central parliament to a local or regional legislature

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Has devolution been successful?

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YES:
- the UK is still together
-devolved powers are very popular in the regions
- Welsh interest in devolution has increased, as has their demand for greater devolution
NO:
-Scottish parliament has increased the desire for independence
- west Lothian question unanswered (English votes on English laws)
- low turn out, implying low interest

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Devolution of Scotland steps

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Scotland act 1998:
gave primary legislative power and slight tax varying power

Scotland Act 2012:
increased tax varying power

Scotland act 2016:
more power over transport, energy and income tax

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Welsh devolution steps:

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Wales act 1998:
gave secondary legislative powers

2011 devolution referendum:
voted yes to giving the assembly power in 20 areas such as health

Wales act 2017:
gave further powers in transport, energy and income tax

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Northern Ireland devolution steps

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Northern Ireland Act 1998:
assembly created and power decentralised

2010:
devolution of policing and criminal justice

Corporation Tax Act 2015:
given power to set corporation tax

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Points FOR devolution

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Localized decision making:
allows region specific needs to be addressed

lightens central gov load:
allows national gov to focus on broader issues

Boosts participation:
increases local engagement

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Points AGAINST devolution

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potential for regional conflict:
increased tension between regions

complexity in gov:
may lead to overlapping responsibilities

Unequal development:
can exacerbate inequalities is some regions develop faster than others

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