What's devolved and how does it all work?

In this section, you will find information on:

• The history behind the current political devolution settlement

• The Government of Wales Act 2006 - which has brought about the current phase of Welsh political devolution and frames current law-making powers

• What's devolved - the areas in which we can make policy in Wales and have the potential to make our own laws.

• Getting permission to make laws - Legislative Competence Orders (LCOs)

• Making laws - Assembly Measures

• The possibility of further political devolution - acquiring further law making powers 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 influence the law-making process.

Wales is not the only devolved nation of the UK. Click here for a guide to working with the other devolved nations.