This document provides a timeline of key developments in devolution within the UK. It is colour-coded and covers devolution to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It provides specific examples and statistics that can be used for multiple topics across the A-Level course.
1979 → Referendum on Scottish Devolution fails to reach the threshold of 40% of the
electorate approving
1997 →Scotland - a referendum on devolution passes with a comfortable majority
1998 →NI - The Belfast Agreement is approved in a referendum, the Northern Ireland Act is
passed granting devolution, first elections to the NI Assembly
1999 →The Welsh Assembly is elected and holds its first meetings
2002 →The NI Assembly is suspended, central government takes over in the province
2007 →NI devolved government is restored
2014 →Scotland → A referendum on full independence is defeated by 55% to 45%
2015 →Wales →The UK gov announces the government of Wales may be given future
powers over a proportion of income tax raised in the country without the approval of a
referendum, despite this requirement existing in previous legislation
2016 →The Scotland Act grants wide-ranging financial powers to the Scottish government,
including control over income tax rates
2017 →Wales →The Government of Wales Act passes, which devolved greater political,
administrative and fiscal powers to the Welsh Assembly
2017 →In Jan, government in NI collapses as power sharing breaks down
2020 →The government of NI is restored in January following agreement between Sinn Fein
and the DUP
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller elkinsrebecca940. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for £3.19. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.