Devolution Points:

Question 1

Has devolution been a success?

Answer 1

1. Power has been developed unevenly.
2. Unequal ‘advantages’
3. Continuing demands for independence.
4. Asymmetrical devolution made sense in 1997
5. Different places have different concerns.
6. Some demands for self-government satisfied.

Question 2

Evaluate the view that the devolution process since 1997 has been ill thought out?

Answer 2

1. Power has been developed unevenly.
2. Unequal ‘advantages’
3. Continuing demands for independence.
4. Asymmetrical devolution made sense in 1997
5. Different places have different concerns.
6. Some demands for self-government satisfied

Question 3

Evaluate the view that the devolution process since 2010 has resolved the initial problems *

Answer 3

1. West Lothian question.
2. English nationalism- unfair Barnett formula
3. Aysymetrical devolution.
4. English votes for English laws.
5. 2010 attempted devolution like metro mayors.
6. Welsh parliament.

Question 4

Evaluate the view that the next logical step for devolution is to grant England its own Parliament

Answer 4

1. Improve democracy in England
2. End west Lothian question
3. England missed out and are resentful
4. No demand for English parliament.
5. EVEL tried to solve this already.
6. Would not solve asymmetry

Question 5

Has devolution improved democracy?

Answer 5

1. Undermines parliamentary sovereignty
2. Inequality of citizens entitlements
3. Breaking up the UK
4. Does not undermine parliamentary sovereignty
5. Differerent areas have different regional concerns.
6. Satisfying needs for self government

Question 6

Evaluate the view that the UK should adopt a codified constitution

Answer 6

1. Clearly defined rules.
2. Policed by senior judges
3. Protect liberties more easily.
4. Can become dated.
5. Give senior judges too much power.
6. Liberties are already secured by the HR act.