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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 [[sovereign]]ty 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 at any time.

Irish home rule (1886-1914); <br />

the Government of Ireland Act, 1920;<br />

The [[Belfast Agreement]], also known as the ‘Good Friday’ Agreement for Northern Ireland, 1998<br />

the Scotland Act and the Wales Act, 1998

[[Scottish Parliament]]

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

[[Category: Politics]]

It is important to bear in mind that the level and amount of devolution in these three [[constituent country|constituent countries]] are different, and that [[England]] has no devolved powers.

[[Category: British Politics]]

 

 

[[Category:British Politics]]