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Explaining the background to devolution and how the legislatures and administrations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland work.
An overview of the process by which bills become law.
Advice for civil servants and policymakers on taking account of devolution when working on policies and managing services.
The Northern Ireland Executive is the administrative branch of the Northern Ireland Assembly, the devolved legislature for Northern Ireland. It is responsible for matters including enterprise, trade and investment, agriculture and rural development, education, health, policing and justice, environment and...
The devolution guidance notes (DGNs) set out advice on working arrangements between the UK government and the devolved administrations.
Find out what areas the Welsh administration legislates on and how it is structured.
How the Northern Ireland administration is structured, what areas it legislates on, and links to its main departments.
Find UK legislation from 1267 to the present day, and stay up to date with changes and new legislation.
Content relating to devolution of powers in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
This document sets out the government’s Levelling Up missions and reporting metrics as required by the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act.
Find Members of Parliament (MPs) by postcode or constituency.
The Attorney General delivered a key note speech to the Institute of Government on the Rule of Law and effective government
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