Devolution Flashcards
1
Q
How can NI leave the UK?
A
By passing a referendum to rejoin ROI
2
Q
How can the Scottish and Welsh assemblies be dissolved?
A
By an Act of Parliament + a referendum by its people
3
Q
What is the Sewel Convention?
A
That Parliament can only legislate on a devolved matter after the devolved legislature grants approval
4
Q
When can a devolved matter be referred to the Supreme Court to determine if the devolved legislature had acted ultra vires?
A
Just before Royal Assent is granted, the below people can refer matter to the Supreme Court:
Scotland: Attorney General, Lord Advocate, Advocate General for Scotland
Wales: Attorney General, Counsel General
NI: Attorney General for NI, Advocate General for NI
