Difference between revisions of "Devolved matters"
(try this link) |
({{merge|Devolution}}) |
||
| (3 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| − | http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/vli/education/resources/teachingResources/ | + | {{merge|Devolution}} |
| + | Devolved and reserved matters in [[Scotland]] are handled by the Scottish and UK parliaments, respectively.<ref>[http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/vli/education/resources/teachingResources/devolvedReserved.htm]</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | The UK parliament handles large issues affecting all countries of the [[United Kingdom]], while "devolved" matters are handled by the Scottish Parliament. In the US, we might say these were "delegated" by senior authority to the subordinate legislature. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | {{reflist}} | ||
Latest revision as of 21:33, April 3, 2008
It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with [[::Devolution|Devolution]]. (Discuss)
Devolved and reserved matters in Scotland are handled by the Scottish and UK parliaments, respectively.[1]
The UK parliament handles large issues affecting all countries of the United Kingdom, while "devolved" matters are handled by the Scottish Parliament. In the US, we might say these were "delegated" by senior authority to the subordinate legislature.