Constitutional Reforms under Conservative since 2015

Question 1

Describe the English Votes for English Laws

Answer 1

• The 2013 report of the Commission on the Consequences of Devolution for the House of Commons recommend English MPs should be allowed to vote on measures affecting only England.
• The EVEL operated in Commons from 2015 until its suspension in 2020

Question 2

Describe the European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill 2017

Answer 2

• Empowered the PM to give the Council of the European Union the formal notice for starting for the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union
• Following the decision of the Supreme Court in Jan 2017 in a judicial review case, this was the first major case of Brexit legislation to be passed by Parliament.

Question 3

Describe the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020

Answer 3

• Makes legal provision for ratifying the Brexit withdrawal agreement and incorporating into the domestic law of the UK.
• Was the result of Brexit negotiations

Question 4

Describe the Dissolution and Calling of Parliament (repeal of the Fixed Term Act)

Answer 4

• Power to dissolve Parliament and call a general election returned to the PM