Devolved and Reserved matters Flashcards
The Scottish Parliament is responsible for what powers?
Devolved
The UK parliament has responsibility for what powers?
Reserved
What are three areas of devolved powers?
Health, Education and Law and Order
In Scotland, what has been pledged to provide for all students on a one to one basis?
ICT devices to close the attainment gap
In Scotland, what was cancelled as result of COVID-19 to support young people?
SQA exam diet
What is one factor of our CJS that is unique to Scotland?
The Not Proven Verdict
What prison is Scotland replacing to tackle overcrowding and concerns over living conditions?
Barlinnie
Scotland has to opt out of what under devolved health legislation?
The organ donor scheme
The SNP has made what free for all under 26s on the NHS
Dental care
Scotland was the first country to introduce what for free to tackle health inequalities?
Free prescriptions and sanitary products
Scotland was the first country in the world to introduce what into its curriculum?
LGBT+ education
A unique law and order provision for young people in Scotland is what?
The Childrens Hearing System
What are three reserved powers?
Defence, Foreign Policy and Immigration
Where was Rishi Sunak able to use military powers without Scotland’s approval in 2024?
Yemen
Despite opposing their use, what does Scotland have to house at Faslane?
Nuclear Weapons
Scotland cannot re-join the European Union as the 2016 referendum meant that Scotland had to follow the outcome despite 62% of Scotland voting to remain?
True
despite the Scottish government calling for a ceasefire in Israel and Palestine, this wasnot internationally recognised as the UKs response as this is reserved to Westminster?
True
Under the new immigration crackdown by the UK government, overseas care workers will be banned from bringing family members and skilled professionals must meet an annual salary threshold of GBP 38,700, up from the current GBP 26,200?
True
Scotland had to seek permission from Westminster to welcome more refugees from ?
Ukraine and Russia
Describe the power to legislate over immigration
This area of responsibility relates to border control and criteria set for immigration in the UK. This means that Scotland cannot have different immigration or passport control laws to the rest of the UK as it is not possible to isolate this power so that it only affects Scotland as the UK does not have hard borders.
Describe the power to legislate over foreign policy
This means that Scotland would need to become an independent country to create trade deals and political unions separate from the rest of the UK as Westminster reserve the power to make decisions over the UKs foreign policy and relationships.
Describe the power to legislate over defence
This means that only the UK parliament and government can make decisions about matters which involve the use of the military and the protection of the UK and its borders. This is because the UK must be able to protect any of its nations and must have the ability to raise a strong and powerful national armed forces.
Describe the power to legislate over health
This matter is about making sure the people of Scotland are as healthy as they can be
and have the services they need such as hospitals, GPs and access to treatments. This allows the Scottish Government to introduce laws which means that Scotland has different health legislation to that of the rest of the UK.
Describe the power to legislate over education
This matter is about making sure that the education system in Scotland is running
well with good quality school buildings and enough teachers. This means that the Scottish government is responsible for making decisions on the curriculum studied in Scotland, the recruitment of teachers, building new school buildings and the funding of higher and further education. This is to ensure that the Scottish population is as educated and skilled as possible.
Describe the power of legislating over law and order
This area of responsibility relates to maintaining peace and safety in Scotland including
the running of the police and courts service in Scotland as well as the powers they have. This means that the Scottish government can introduce new laws and legislation that are unique to Scotland and are aimed at keeping the Scottish public safe.
