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Brief review of the Law & Political system of the United kingdom
A. Basis & History
3 legal systems in the UK
English Law Northern Irish Law Scots LawEngland & Wales Northern Ireland Scotland
Key facts & dates, political background
Treaty of Union in 1707 : England & Wales + Scotland = Great Britain
Political union guaranteeing the continued existence of Scotland's separate legal system.
Principle of → devolution : Political union but also with separate bodies e.g. : Scottish Parliament / Scottish political parties / Bank of Scotland / Scottish First Minister (currently Nicola Sturgeon))
→ increased devolution post latest referendum on independence (Sept 2014)
Treaty of Union in 1800 : Great Britain + Northern Ireland = the UK
Political union that also preserved the principle of separate courts to be held in Ireland, of which the part called Northern Ireland remains part of the United Kingdom
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Conflict with Northern Ireland until 2001 / Northern Ireland gaining in →political independence in 2001 (key role of Mo Mowlam, Secretary for Northern Ireland)
Appointment of First Minister and Deputy First→ Minister (Arlene Foster & Martin McGuinness who passed away in March 2017) / Devolution principle
England & WalesWhat we generally know...
British Prime Minister : Theresa May
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But also a Welsh First Minister !!!
Since 2009 : Carwyn Jones
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BREXIT
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'Brexit means Brexit' (Theresa May)
How far will it go ?What about Europe ?What about the UK ?
What are Brexit issues ?