Introduction to devolution in the UK

Documents to download

This research paper has been superseded by Library briefing 08599, Introduction to Devolution in the UK.

Northern Ireland: border polls

The UK Secretary of State has the power to hold a border poll. They must hold one if they think a majority of people in Northern Ireland favour a united Ireland.
- Devolution
The United Kingdom constitution – a mapping exercise

A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.
Windsor Framework: Democratic oversight and the independent review

This briefing looks at the independent review of the Windsor Framework commissioned by the government and democratic oversight of the Framework