Ministry of Justice

Devolution

Devolution

This devolution guidance is for government officials who work with the devolved administrations.

It includes an easy guide on dealing with the devolved administrations as well as advice on the underlying principles and working arrangements between the UK Government and the devolved administrations.


Guide for officials

This leaflet provides an easy guide to what officials should and shouldn't do when dealing with the devolved administrations. This guide was updated on 17 February 2006.

Guidance notes

The devolution guidance notes (DGNs) set out advice on working arrangements between the UK government and the devolved administrations.

Memorandum of understanding

The memorandum of understanding sets out principles which underlie relations between the UK government and the devolved administrations.