Commission decides Scotland to have more independent powers

Commission decides Scotland to have more independent powers

By Kimberly Bennett on Nov 27, 2014 09:16 am
[JURIST] UK's commission on strengthening devolution, the Smith Commission [official website], concluded on Thursday that Scotland's parliament should have more independence in certain matters. The commission, which was set up [press release] by Prime Minister David Cameron [official website], recommended that Scotland's parliament should have the power to decide Scotland's income tax rates, the voting age, welfare payments and should have a consultative role in reviewing the BBC Charter. The announcement follows Scotland's vote against independence [JURIST report]. Though Scotland's...   +read more