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Since 1999, executive powers for non-reserved matters of the '''government of Scotland''' rests in the hand of the [[Scottish Executive]], later renamed Scottish Government in 2007, whereas legislative powers for non-reserved matters are within the competence of the [[Scottish Parliament]]. |
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| ⚫ | Prior to 1707, the [[Kingdom of Scotland]] was a [[Sovereignty|sovereign]] [[sovereign state|state]], governed by the [[List of Scottish monarchs|monarch]], the [[Privy Council of Scotland|privy council]], and the [[Parliament of Scotland|parliament]]. As a result of the [[Treaty of Union]] agreed in 1706, the Parliaments of [[Parliament of England|England]] and Scotland each passed [[Acts of Union 1707|Acts of Union]] to create the [[Kingdom of Great Britain]]. |
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The [[High Court of Justiciary]] has always been the [[court of last resort|supreme court]] for criminal cases even before devolution in 1999, whereas for civil cases the supreme court is the [[Supreme Court of the United Kingdom]] (previously the [[Law Lords]]). |
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==History== |
==History== |
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| ⚫ | Prior to 1707, the [[Kingdom of Scotland]] was a [[Sovereignty|sovereign]] [[sovereign state|state]], governed by the [[List of Scottish monarchs|monarch]], the [[Privy Council of Scotland|privy council]], and the [[Parliament of Scotland|parliament]]. As a result of the [[Treaty of Union]] agreed in 1706, the Parliaments of [[Parliament of England|England]] and Scotland each passed [[Acts of Union 1707|Acts of Union]] to create the [[Kingdom of Great Britain]]. |
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| ⚫ | Between 1707 and 1999, [[Her Majesty's Government]] in [[London]] was the sole government with authority over Scotland. However, the existence of distinct Scottish institutions such as its own [[Education in Scotland|educational]] and [[Scottish legal system|legal system]] led to a degree of administrative separation in the form of the [[Scottish Office]]. In 1999, following the passage of the [[Scotland Act 1998]], the [[Scottish Parliament]] and [[Scottish Executive]] were established with [[devolution|devolved powers]]. |
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| ⚫ | Between 1707 and 1999, [[Her Majesty's Government]] in [[London]] was the sole government with authority over Scotland. However, the existence of distinct Scottish institutions such as its own [[Education in Scotland|educational]] and [[Scottish legal system|legal system]] led to a degree of administrative separation in the form of the [[Scottish Office]], dubbed administrative devolution. In 1999, following the passage of the [[Scotland Act 1998]], the [[Scottish Parliament]] and [[Scottish Executive]] were established with [[devolution|devolved powers]]. |
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In August 2007, the incoming [[Government of the 3rd Scottish Parliament|SNP administration]] decided to rename the Scottish Executive 'the [[Scottish Government]]'<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/6974798.stm Scottish Executive renames itself] BBC News, 3 September 2007</ref> and this terminology has now been generally adopted by the opposition political parties<ref>[http://www.scotlibdems.org.uk/news/2008/09/government-must-protect-ferry-routes Government must protect ferry routes] scotlibdems.org.uk, 9 September 2008</ref><ref>[http://www.scottishconservatives.com/news_press/speeches/david_mundell_at_conference.aspx?page_no=1 David Mundell at Conference] scottishconservatives.com, accessed 29 October 2008 </ref><ref>[http://www.scottishlabour.org.uk/snps_carbon_targets_-_nothing_but_hot_air SNP's CARBON TARGETS - NOTHING BUT HOT AIR] scottishlabour.org.uk, accessed 29 October 2008</ref> and the media. The [[Scotland Bill 2010-11 ]] will modify the [[Scotland Act]] to replace ''Scottish Executive'' with ''Scottish Government''. |
In August 2007, the incoming [[Government of the 3rd Scottish Parliament|SNP administration]] decided to rename the Scottish Executive 'the [[Scottish Government]]'<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/6974798.stm Scottish Executive renames itself] BBC News, 3 September 2007</ref> and this terminology has now been generally adopted by the opposition political parties<ref>[http://www.scotlibdems.org.uk/news/2008/09/government-must-protect-ferry-routes Government must protect ferry routes] scotlibdems.org.uk, 9 September 2008</ref><ref>[http://www.scottishconservatives.com/news_press/speeches/david_mundell_at_conference.aspx?page_no=1 David Mundell at Conference] scottishconservatives.com, accessed 29 October 2008 </ref><ref>[http://www.scottishlabour.org.uk/snps_carbon_targets_-_nothing_but_hot_air SNP's CARBON TARGETS - NOTHING BUT HOT AIR] scottishlabour.org.uk, accessed 29 October 2008</ref> and the media. The [[Scotland Bill 2010-11 ]] will modify the [[Scotland Act]] to replace ''Scottish Executive'' with ''Scottish Government''. |
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* [[Scottish Parliament]] (post-1999 devolved parliament) |
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* [[Scottish Government]] |
* [[Scottish Government]] |
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* [[Government of England]] |
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* [[Government of Northern Ireland]] |
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* [[Government of Wales]] |
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{{Government of Europe}} |
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Revision as of 16:17, 27 January 2012
Since 1999, executive powers for non-reserved matters of the government of Scotland rests in the hand of the Scottish Executive, later renamed Scottish Government in 2007, whereas legislative powers for non-reserved matters are within the competence of the Scottish Parliament.
The High Court of Justiciary has always been the supreme court for criminal cases even before devolution in 1999, whereas for civil cases the supreme court is the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom (previously the Law Lords).
History
Prior to 1707, the Kingdom of Scotland was a sovereign state, governed by the monarch, the privy council, and the parliament. As a result of the Treaty of Union agreed in 1706, the Parliaments of England and Scotland each passed Acts of Union to create the Kingdom of Great Britain.
Between 1707 and 1999, Her Majesty's Government in London was the sole government with authority over Scotland. However, the existence of distinct Scottish institutions such as its own educational and legal system led to a degree of administrative separation in the form of the Scottish Office, dubbed administrative devolution. In 1999, following the passage of the Scotland Act 1998, the Scottish Parliament and Scottish Executive were established with devolved powers.
In August 2007, the incoming SNP administration decided to rename the Scottish Executive 'the Scottish Government'[1] and this terminology has now been generally adopted by the opposition political parties[2][3][4] and the media. The Scotland Bill 2010-11 will modify the Scotland Act to replace Scottish Executive with Scottish Government.
References
- ^ Scottish Executive renames itself BBC News, 3 September 2007
- ^ Government must protect ferry routes scotlibdems.org.uk, 9 September 2008
- ^ David Mundell at Conference scottishconservatives.com, accessed 29 October 2008
- ^ SNP's CARBON TARGETS - NOTHING BUT HOT AIR scottishlabour.org.uk, accessed 29 October 2008
See also
- Parliament of Scotland (pre-1707 sovereign parliament)
- Scottish Parliament (post-1999 devolved parliament)
- Scottish Government
- Government of England
- Government of Northern Ireland
- Government of Wales