Devolution in the UK

What did the Scotland act 1998 do

Granted devolution to Scotland and set up a Scottish Parliament. New electoral system set up

Evalution of impact of Scotland 1998 Act

Huge turning point and Scotland were given new powers. However they could only vary income tax rates up or down by 3%

What did the Scotland Act 2016 do

Allowed Scottish Parliament to pass laws on more areas which gave them more power and autonomy. They had more control over taxes.

Why was the Scotland Act 2016 introduced

Due to support for Scottish nationalism and even an independence referendum in 2014.

What did the Government of Wales act do?

An elected welsh assembly and executive was set up. Could allocate how funds were spent

Evaluation of the impact of the Government of Wales act 1998

It had no powers to pass primary laws and had no financial control so was completely reliant on funding from the UK government

What did the government of Wales Act 2014 do

The welsh government gained control over various taxes including stamp duty and gained limited powers to borrow money to invest in projects

Why was Government of wales act 2014 imposed

To address the issue of ‘asymmetric devolution’ Wales wanted further devolution alike to Scotland

What did the government of Wales act 2017 do

Greater powers were granted to Wales including more freedom in borrowing. They were renamed the Welsh Parliament from the Welsh Assembly

Why was the government of wales act imposed 2017

Following more powers being granted to scotland wales wanted the same. Demonstrated gradual way in which devolution increases the power to regions over a period of time

What did the belfast agreement do 1998

It set up a Northern Ireland Assembly which represented all sections of the community

Evaluation of the Belfast agreement 1998

The formation of the NI assembly was fundamental to the peace agreement

Disadvantages of the belfast agreement 1998

They found it hard to work together and the assembly has been dissolved on more than one occasion