- Devolution in the UK started in 1997 with a referendum and the Devolution Act 1998
- Devolved administrations in Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland have gained legislative powers
- Examples of devolution include smoking ban regulations in Wales, independence referendum in Scotland, and power-sharing in Northern Ireland
- Devolved bodies have control over education, health, transport, and setting taxes
- Disadvantages of devolution include controversial laws and instances of direct rule from Westminster
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