Evaluate The View That Devolution Has Strengthened Uk Democracy/ Not Gone Far Enough

Question 1

For: decentralised power

Answer 1

Allows regions to have greater control which improves political engagement which is imp for democracy
Scottish independence referendum 2014 84% turnout which shows that devolution encourages citizens to be more active

Question 2

Against: not decentralised power

Answer 2

Unequal power leading to diffferences between regions
Scottish MPs can vote on English relating legislation, this created frustration amongst the English and ultimately lead to the creation of evel in 2015

Question 3

For: modernisation of the system

Answer 3

Enhanced political representation
SNP often overshadowed in uk general elections but scotlands devolved parliament has allowed the snp to significantly increase its representation
2015: 56/59 seats

Question 4

Against: not modernised the system

Answer 4

There is political fragmentation which has led to confusion
2010 coalition b/w cons and ld hugely impacted tuition fees in England (rose from 3000-9000) but didn’t impact Scotland at all

Question 5

For: protected rights

Answer 5

Devolution has allowed Scot, w and ni gov to pass laws that protect the rights of those in regions
Scotland introduced free prescriptions in 2011 and free tuition fees in 2000

Question 6

Against : not protected rights

Answer 6

Rights are not equally protected across devolved assemblies which hinders democracy
2016 report by Carnegie uk highlighted that many ppl in England feel disconnected from politics in uk due to devolution