The Scottish Parliament can make laws in which areas?

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The Scottish Parliament can make laws in which areas?

Devolution gives Holyrood the power to legislate in many areas within Scotland. The Scottish Parliament can shape civil and criminal law under Scotland’s own legal system, set health policy and laws for devolved health services, and exercise taxation powers for Scotland. Because all three areas are within its competence, it can make laws in each of them, making “All of the above” the best answer. (Some matters remain reserved to the UK Parliament, but the areas listed are devolved.)

Devolution gives Holyrood the power to legislate in many areas within Scotland. The Scottish Parliament can shape civil and criminal law under Scotland’s own legal system, set health policy and laws for devolved health services, and exercise taxation powers for Scotland. Because all three areas are within its competence, it can make laws in each of them, making “All of the above” the best answer. (Some matters remain reserved to the UK Parliament, but the areas listed are devolved.)

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