Scottish Parliament

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The devolved legislature for Scotland.

Category: Devolution and constitution Parliament and elections

Also used as: Holyrood, Scottish Parliament

Official website: Visit the Scottish Parliament

Last reviewed: 3 August 2026

The Scottish Parliament is the devolved legislature for Scotland. It makes laws in devolved areas and scrutinises the Scottish Government. It may appear in summaries involving legislative consent, devolution, Scotland-specific policy, reserved powers and relations between the UK and Scottish Governments.

Related terms

Legislative Consent MotionA motion by a devolved legislature giving or withholding consent to Westminster legislating in a devolved area.Scottish GovernmentThe devolved government for Scotland.Sewel ConventionA constitutional convention about Westminster legislating on devolved matters.
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