Research Briefing
There are already two UK Bills related to the UK’s withdrawal from the EU that engage the legislative consent convention. The European Union (Withdrawal) Bill (EUW Bill) and the Trade Bill both modify the competence and functions of devolved institutions and legislate in devolved areas. The future European Union (Withdrawal Agreement and Implementation) Bill is also
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One of the challenges faced by the UK Government in relation to Brexit is the possibility that devolved authorities will “withhold legislative consent” for key legislation. But what is ‘legislative consent’? And what happens when it is withheld? What is legislative consent? The UK Parliament normally only legislates about devolved matters with the consent of
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How the legislative consent convention works in the context of Brexit and devolution.
Research Briefing
A briefing paper on the Northern Ireland Assembly Members (Pay) Bill 2017-19.
Research Briefing
A briefing paper on the Northern Ireland (Regional Rates and Energy) Bill 2017-19
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Six areas of England elected ‘metro-mayors’ in May 2017 to deliver the ‘devolution deals’ inspired and negotiated by the former Chancellor, George Osborne. These will be joined by the Sheffield City Region (to be elected in May 2018) and ‘North Tyne’ (2019). What powers do Metro Mayors have? The ‘metro-mayors’ have taken on a range
Research Briefing
A briefing on the Northern Ireland Budget (Anticipation and Adjustments) Bill 2017-19
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Overview of political developments in Northern Ireland since the Assembly election of May 2016, providing a background to the collapse of talks on re-forming a Northern Ireland Executive in February 2018.
Debate Pack
This House of Commons Library briefing page has been prepared in advance of a debate entitled "Scottish welfare powers", which will be led by Bill Grant MP. It will take place in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 20th March 2018 at 4.30pm, lasting for one hour.
Debate Pack
A general debate on Welsh Affairs is held each year in the Commons Chamber on, or around, St David’s Day. Since 2010, the Backbench Business Committee has allocated time for the annual debate from its 35 allotted days.
Research Briefing
Last week we discussed the approach taken to devolution of tax and spending powers to Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Here we consider how devolution, and other recent changes, has impacted on how the devolved nations are funded. The system has become more complex, with different approaches for different nations. How have the methods for
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