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DEVOLUTION IN THE UK
SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT
What are the powers of the Scottish Parliament?
The Scottish Parliament at Holyrood can pass laws on matters devolved to Scotland.
Devolution
The Scottish Parliament is the result of a process known as "devolution". Devolution allows decisions to be made at a more local level.
In the UK there are several examples of devolution, including the:
Scottish Parliament
Scotland is still part of the United Kingdom but, under devolution, the Scottish Parliament can make decisions on certain issues without needing approval from the UK Parliament. The UK Parliament in Westminster alone still makes decisions for the whole UK on certain issues.
NORTHERN IRELAND ASSEMBLY
The Northern Ireland Assembly
The Northern Ireland Assembly is the devolved legislature for Northern Ireland. It has the power to make laws in a wide range of areas, including housing, employment, education, health, agriculture and the environment. It meets at Parliament Buildings, Belfast.
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