Devolution
In 1997-98 the UK Parliament transferred a range of powers to national parliaments or assemblies.
The Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales and the Northern Ireland Assembly were established, and took control in 1999. The arrangements are different in the three parts of the country, reflecting their history and administrative structures.
The Concordats between Scotland and Northern Ireland with the Department for Children, Schools and Families are available to download:
Concordat between the Scottish Ministers and the Secretary of State for DCSF [pdf, 36kb]
Concordat between Department for Education NI and DCSF [pdf, 24kb]
The Concordats for Wales and Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS) with the DCSF will be available to download soon.
Related links:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Governmentcitizensandrights/UKgovernment/Devolvedgovernment/index.htm
http://www.justice.gov.uk/guidance/guidancedevolution.htm
http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/secretariats/economic_and_domestic/legislative_programme/guide_html/devolution.aspx
