What powers does the Scotland Act 2016 devolve to the Scottish Parliament?
The Scotland Act 2016 will transfer the following powers to the Scottish Parliament:
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Powers to set rates and thresholds of Income Tax, and devolution of Air Passenger Duty.
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Some social security powers including disability and carers’ benefits, Winter Fuel Allowance.
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The power to create new benefits in devolved areas and to top-up reserved benefits.
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The power to adjust aspects of Universal Credit in Scotland including the housing element.
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Devolution of some employment services.
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Devolution of the Crown Estate in Scotland.
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The arrangements for elections to the Scottish Parliament.
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Devolution of Tribunals in reserved areas – such as the Employment Tribunals – in Scotland.
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Devolution of additional powers over equal opportunities, including to legislate for gender balance on public boards.
- Devolution of British Transport Police.