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'''Devolution''' is the granting of powers to a lower level of government, while preserving sovereignty to the granting level. Unlike the federal arrangements of countries such as the [[United States of America]], devolution reserves supreme power to the national parliament.

'''Devolution''' is the granting of powers to a lower level of government, while preserving sovereignty to the granting level. Unlike the federal arrangements of countries such as the [[United States of America]], devolution reserves supreme power to the granting level.

Schemes of devolution (successful or not) in the United Kingdom:<br />

In other words, the granting level (the United Kingdom Parliament) can pass legislation which overrides legislation of the lower level (the Scottish Parliament) and it can even withdraw those powers anytime.

 

Former schemes of devolution in the United Kingdom:<br />

*[[Irish home rule]] (1886-1914)

*[[Irish home rule]] (1886-1914)

*the [[Government of Ireland Act]], 1920

*the Government of Ireland Act, 1920

*the [[Scotland and Wales Acts]], 1978

*the Scotland and Wales Acts, 1978

 

*The [[Belfast Agreement]], also known as the ‘Good Friday’ Agreement for Northern Ireland, 1998

*The [[Belfast Agreement]], also known as the ‘Good Friday’ Agreement for Northern Ireland, 1998

*the [[Scotland Act and the Wales Act]], 1998

*the Scotland Act and the Wales Act, 1998

 

== See also ==

== See also ==

[[Scottish Parliament]]

[[Scottish Parliament]]

[[Category: Politics]]

[[Category: Politics]]

[[Category: British Politics]]

[[Category: British Politics]]