Devolution and the decentralisation of power
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This document provides information about different levels of government in the UK. It discusses devolution and the devolved governments of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Specifically, it describes: - The Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, which deals with devolved matters like education and health. It can pass laws without authorization from the UK Parliament. - The Welsh Assembly in Cardiff, which has around 60 elected members and a leader (First Minister) elected by the Assembly. - The Northern Ireland Assembly in Belfast, which has around 108 elected members and a First Minister elected by the Assembly. - Tables in the course book provide more details on devolution and the advantages/disadvantages of devolved power
Devolution and the decentralisation of power
- 2. Unit 1 Government, policies and the public services View this in slide show now.
- 3. • The aim of this session is to enable you to understand the different levels of government in the UK. • The objective is that upon completion of this session you will have studied: – Devolution of power: • Devolved Parliaments • Full details can be found on page 6, table 1.2 of the course book.
- 4. Devolution • Power is devolved to national parliaments or assemblies: – The Scottish Parliament at Edinburgh – The Welsh Assembly in Cardiff – The Northern Ireland Assembly in Belfast • With London these are the capitals of the countries that make up Great Britain. CENTRAL - Westminster Monarchy House of Commons House of Lords Branches of government REGIONAL Devolved parliaments Devolution
- 5. Devolution - The Scottish Parliament • Established by the Scotland Act 1998 through referendum. • Deals with devolved matters: – Education – Health – Civil and criminal law – Environment – Housing – Local government
- 6. Devolution - The Scottish Parliament • Self contained – it can pass laws without authorisation from the UK Parliament. • UK Parliament has reserved power: – It still has jurisdiction on matters that affect the UK as a whole or an international impact. • Around 130 elected members of the Scottish Parliament. • The most representatives form the government called the Scottish Executive. • MSPs vote on issues that effect the UK but not the other way round.
- 7. Devolution - The Scottish Parliament • Follow this link for more information on the Scottish Parliament: • http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/home.ht m • And page 6, table 1.2 of the course book. • Click this link for a virtual tour of the Scottish Parliament: • http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/nmCentr e/images/360_tour/chamber.htm
- 8. Devolution – The Welsh Assembly • Established by the Government of Wales Act 1998 through referendum. • Has around 60 elected Assembly members. • The leader (First Minister) is elected by the Assembly. • Unlike Scotland, Wales is subject to English law.
- 9. Devolution – The Welsh Assembly • For a more information on the Welsh Assembly click here: • http://new.wales.gov.uk/?lang=en • Follow this link for a virtual tour of the Welsh Assembly: • http://www.thinkinteractive.co.uk/Java/wag _chamber.html • Also see page 6, table 1.2 of the course book.
- 10. Devolution – The Northern Ireland Assembly • Created by the Northern Ireland Act 1998 by referendum. • Around 108 elected members. • Its First Minister is elected by the Assembly.
- 11. Devolution – The Northern Ireland Assembly • Follow this link to find out more information about the Northern Ireland Assembly: • http://www.niassembly.gov.uk/ • Click this link to have a virtual tour around the Northern Ireland Assemble in Stormont, Belfast. • http://www.niassembly.gov.uk/vtour/vtour_index. htm • Also see page 6, table 1.2 of the course book.
- 12. Devolution • The advantages and disadvantages of devolution are shown on page 5, table 1.1 of the course book. You can use this information for D1. • Locate it now.
- 13. The current UK flag
- 14. Summary • In this session we have investigated: – Devolution and decentralisation of power. – The Scottish Parliament – The Welsh Assembly – The Northern Ireland Assembly
- 15. Task • Lets look at how we can use this information to help us complete our assignment.
- 16. Look forward • Our next session will focus on: • The European Union.