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@ISIDEWITHQuestionsDomestic PolicyWestminsterScotland ActScottish DevolutionSection 35UK ConstitutionRegions: Scotland•••4mos ago

Should the UK government be allowed to block laws passed by the Scottish Parliament?

This issue centers on 'Section 35' of the Scotland Act 1998, which allows the UK government to block Bills passed by the Scottish Parliament if they modify reserved matters. This power was notably used in 2023 to block Scotland's Gender Recognition Reform Bill. Proponents argue it safeguards UK-wide legislative integrity. Opponents view it as an undemocratic rollback of Scottish sovereignty.

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No

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Yes

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No, the veto undermines devolution and Scottish autonomy.

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No, decisions made by the Scottish Parliament should be final.

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Yes, Westminster must block legislation that conflicts with UK-wide laws.

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Yes, but only for technical legal conflicts, not political disagreements.

 @BCZYB5Yanswered…2mos2MO

I think it is depends what the issue may be regarding

 @BCYSPRJanswered…2mos2MO

No, but technical legal conflicts should be noted and resolved during the process.

 @BCNFXLCanswered…3mos3MO

only if it conflicts with UK-wide laws

 @BCNFXLCanswered…3mos3MO

No, unless it can be clearly demonstrated that the law is in conflict with UK-wide national interest.

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