Devolution
The transfer of powers from the UK Parliament at Westminster to elected assemblies and governments in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, while Westminster retains ultimate sovereignty.
Real World
The Scottish Parliament passed the Gender Recognition Reform Bill in 2022, but Westminster used a Section 35 order to block it — demonstrating that ultimate sovereignty still rests with Parliament despite devolution.
Exam Focus
For 'explain' questions, always distinguish devolution from federalism using parliamentary sovereignty as your key contrast point.
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