devolved administrations

Devolved Administrations refer to governmental bodies in the United Kingdom that have been granted varying degrees of legislative power from the central UK Parliament. This includes the Scottish Parliament, the Welsh Parliament (Senedd), and the Northern Ireland Assembly. Each has authority over specific areas such as education, health, and transportation, allowing them to make policies tailored to the needs of their regions. Devolution aims to bring governance closer to local populations, enabling more responsive and relevant decision-making while remaining part of the broader UK framework. The UK Parliament retains powers over reserved matters like defense and foreign affairs.