High Treason in The United Kingdom - Scottish Parliament and Northern Ireland Assembly

Scottish Parliament and Northern Ireland Assembly

Treason (including constructive treason) is a reserved matter on which the Scottish Parliament cannot legislate.

Treason (but not powers of arrest or criminal procedure) is an excepted matter on which the Northern Ireland Assembly cannot legislate.

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