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| An index of local government structures across the United Kingdom, the [[UnitedKingdom/CrownDependencies|Crown Dependencies]], and the [[UnitedKingdom/OverseasTerritories|British Overseas Territories]]. For details on the devolution of national powers to member states of the United Kingdom, see [[UnitedKingdom/DevolvedGovernment|here]]. |
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Since the '''Belfast Agreement''' in 1998, there has been a [[UnitedKingdom/DevolvedGovernment#Northern_Ireland|devolved government]] in Northern Ireland. By design, there are high barriers to the appointment of the '''Northern Ireland Executive'''. There have been significant periods wherein no devolved government can be formed (e.g., 2002 - 2007), and the [[UnitedKingdom/Parliament|British Parliament]] serves as the national legislature. |
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Local Government in the United Kingdom
The situation of national government, devolved government, and entirely dependent states and territories is terribly complex and dynamic. This page attempts to summarize the situation and redirect towards other, specialized pages.
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England
There is notably no devolved government for England.
A recurring debate in the Parliament is whether non-English members be allowed to vote for laws (supposedly) affecting only England. This is often referred to as the West Lothian question.
Wales
TODO: learn some government!
Scotland
TODO: learn some government!
Northern Ireland
Since the Belfast Agreement in 1998, there has been a devolved government in Northern Ireland.
By design, there are high barriers to the appointment of the Northern Ireland Executive. There have been significant periods wherein no devolved government can be formed (e.g., 2002 - 2007), and the British Parliament serves as the national legislature.
Guernsey
TODO: learn some government!
Isle of Man
TODO: learn some government!
Jersey
See here.
Akrotiri and Dhekelia
TODO: learn some government!
Anguilla
TODO: learn some government!
Bermuda
TODO: learn some government!
British Virgin Islands
TODO: learn some government!
Cayman Islands
TODO: learn some government!
Falkland Islands
TODO: learn some government!
Gibraltar
TODO: learn some government!
Montserrat
TODO: learn some government!
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
TODO: learn some government!
Turks and Caicos Islands
TODO: learn some government!