Scrutiny of Westminster Statutory Instruments in devolved areas

Synopsis: This briefing paper has been prepared following a request from the Assembly & Executive Review Committee (AERC). The committee asked for information on the arrangements for the scrutiny of applicable Statutory Instruments (SIs) in the Scottish Parliament and Senedd (Welsh Parliament). In the context of this research, applicable Statutory Instruments refers to subordinate/delegated legislation conceived and passed in Westminster that impinges on devolved matters.

Date: 11 June 2025