What's devolved and how does it all work?

In this section, you will find information on:

• The history of devolution in Wales
  
  
• The Government of Wales Act 2006 - which has brought about the current phase of Welsh political devolution and sets out the powers that we have
  
  
• What's devolved - the areas in which we can make policy and laws in Wales
  
  
• Understanding the jargon

We have tried to make this information relevant to third sector groups and point out where you have an opportunity to engage and influence.

Wales is not the only devolved nation of the UK. For information on campaigning and lobbying in England, Scotland or Northern Ireland visit the websites of WCVA’s sister organisations NCVO (England); SCVO (Scotland) and NICVA (Northern Ireland). You may also find this guide to working with the other devolved nations useful but please note that the sections relating to Wales are now out of date following the yes vote in the referendum of March 2011.