Devolution

The transfer of powers from central government to institutions governing particular parts of the UK.

The transfer of some powers from central government to institutions such as the Scottish Parliament, Welsh Parliament (Senedd) and Northern Ireland Assembly.

Devolution offers a way for distinct nations to make decisions on some matters while remaining within the UK. Powers have been transferred to the Scottish Parliament, Welsh Parliament (Senedd) and Northern Ireland Assembly. This can reinforce national identities by giving them political expression without necessarily creating independent states.

The transfer of powers from central government to institutions in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.

Cover England as well as Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. England has regional devolution, but no separate England-wide devolved parliament.

Do not describe devolution as independence: Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland remain parts of the UK.

Do not describe devolution as independence: Westminster retains authority to legislate on devolved matters.

The transfer of powers and responsibilities from central government to institutions governing a nation or region within the same state.

The transfer of powers and responsibilities to legislatures and governments within the UK, while the UK Parliament retains its authority.

The transfer of powers from central government to elected institutions in parts of a country.

Devolution has changed where decisions are made within the UK. Elected institutions in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have received powers over matters such as health and education, although their exact responsibilities differ.

The transfer of powers from central institutions to bodies governing particular nations or regions within the same state.

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