What's a Devolved Power?

Devolution is the statutory delegation of powers from the central government of a sovereign state to govern at a subnational level, such as a regional or local level. ... Devolved territories have the power to make legislation relevant to the area, thus granting them a higher level of autonomy.

What is a devolved power?

Devolution is about the transfer of power by a central government to local or regional administrations. Devolution is not new. There have been different forms of devolution in the UK for decades and it is common in other parts of the world.

What are Scotland's devolved powers?

The Scottish Government runs the country in relation to matters that are devolved from Westminster. This includes: the economy, education, health, justice, rural affairs, housing, environment, equal opportunities, consumer advocacy and advice, transport and taxation.

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