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   devolution

   /ˌdiːvəˈl(j)uːʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the transfer or delegation of power to a lower level, especially by central government to local or regional administration: "demands for electoral reform and devolution"
   • ▪ the legal transfer of property from one owner to another.
   • 2. descent to a lower or worse state: formal "the devolution of the gentlemanly ideal into a glorification of drunkenness"
   • ▪ evolutionary degeneration.

   Word Origin late 15th century (in the sense ‘transference by default’): from late Latin devolutio(n-), from Latin devolvere ‘roll down’ (see devolve).

   Derivatives

   • 1. devolutionary adjective
   • 2. devolutionist noun

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2. commonslibrary.parliament.uk › what-is-devolutionWhat is devolution? - The House of Commons Library

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   Jul 16, 2024 · The power to make laws in certain policy areas has been transferred from Parliament to legislatures in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland through devolution. This article is part of the series Research in brief: Quick reads for the 2024 Parliament, produced for new Members of Parliament after the 2024 general election.

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4. www.bbc.co.uk › news › uk-politics-54974078What is devolution and how does it work in the UK? - BBC News

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   Jul 9, 2024 · What is devolution? For many years England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland were run by the UK government, based in Westminster in London, but there were growing calls to transfer some of...

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5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › DecentralizationDecentralization - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · Devolution transfers responsibility for decision-making, finance and implementation of certain public functions to the sub-national level, such as a regional, local, or state government. Divestment , also called privatization , may mean merely contracting out services to private companies.

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   How does devolution work in Northern Ireland?

   • Devolution in Northern Ireland is different to Scotland and Wales, with government powers divided into three categories: Reserved powers remain with Westminster, but could be transferred in the future if the Northern Ireland Executive wants them. These include prisons and civil defence

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   What is a devolution of powers in the UK?

   • In the UK, devolutions of powers have been granted to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales, the Northern Ireland Assembly and the Greater London and Local Authorities. The idea is that it gives those serving in those areas, who have greater knowledge of the things that matter, control over what happens.

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   Why is devolution important?

   • The idea is that it gives those serving in those areas, who have greater knowledge of the things that matter, control over what happens. Devolution means that decision-making moves closer to the area and is therefore more democratic.

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   What is asymmetric devolution in the UK?

   • The UK system of devolution is known as “asymmetric”, and this means that different parts of the UK have different forms of devolution and varying degrees of power. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland now all possess “executive and legislative devolution”, while for example the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan only has executive powers.

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7. www.standard.co.uk › news › politicsWhat is devolution? Devolved governments and powers explained

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   Jul 10, 2024 · Devolution is the term used to describe the process of transferring power from the centre, this being Westminster, to the nations and regions of the United Kingdom and is derived...

8. blogs.lse.ac.uk › politicsandpolicy › how-labourHow Labour could make devolution work - LSE Blogs

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   Jun 28, 2024 · In this final instalment, Gwyn Bevan and Patrick Diamond argue that the devolution of powers away from London along the lines of the devolved governments of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland is necessary in order to tackle the UK’s extreme geographical inequalities.

9. uollb.com › blogs › uolWhat is Devolution? – UOLLB First Class Law Notes®

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   Jul 4, 2024 · Devolution refers to the transfer of powers and responsibilities from a central government to regional or local governments. In the UK, devolution has taken place in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, which now have their own legislative and executive bodies with varying degrees of autonomy.

10. www-artsprofessional-co-uk.ezproxy-f.deakin.edu.auDevolution from the ground up | ArtsProfessional

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    Jul 16, 2024 · Something that is done to local places and communities rather than with them. So what does devolution look like from the ground up? How might it be informed and inspired by the activities and successes of those whose daily lives are focused on delivering services to people in their communities? And this, of course, includes culture.