Devolution and the Changing State
Politics · Year 12 · Rights, Liberties, and the State · 4.º Período

Devolution and the Changing State

An exploration of the process and impact of devolution in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Students will debate the future of the Union and the potential for further constitutional reform.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsA-Level Politics: UK Government 1.2 - Devolution in the UKA-Level Politics: UK Government 1.3 - Debates on further constitutional reform

About This Topic

An exploration of the process and impact of devolution in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Students will debate the future of the Union and the potential for further constitutional reform.

Key Questions

  1. What powers have been devolved to Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland?
  2. Has devolution strengthened or weakened the UK Union?
  3. Should there be an English Parliament?

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