Legislative Consent Motion
Definitions
- (n.) A formal parliamentary procedure by which one legislative body consents to the jurisdiction or legislative powers of another, commonly used within devolved governments to approve UK Parliament legislation affecting devolved matters.
The Scottish Parliament passed a legislative consent motion to approve the UK government's bill impacting devolved education policies.
Forms
- legislative consent motion
- legislative consent motions
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Commentary
Often used in the context of the UK devolution framework; clarity on its constitutional function aids precise drafting and interpretation.
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