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'''Welsh devolution''' is the transfer of legislative power for [[Devolution|self-governance]] to [[Wales]] by the [[Government of the United Kingdom]].<ref>{{Cite news|date=2010-04-29|title=Devolution: A beginner's guide|language=en-GB|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/election_2010/first_time_voter/8589835.stm|access-date=2022-02-01}}</ref>
Wales was [[Conquest of Wales by Edward I|conquered]] by England during the 13th century, with the [[Laws in Wales Acts 1535 and 1542]] applying English law to Wales and incorporating it into England (creating the legal jurisdiction
A rise in [[Welsh nationalism]] and political movements advocating for Welsh [[autonomy]] became more prominent in the late nineteenth century. The devolution of some administrative responsibilities began in the early twentieth century, as well as the passing of laws specific to Wales. Since World War II, various movements and proposals have advocated different models of Welsh devolution. In 1979, [[1979 Welsh devolution referendum|a referendum]] on devolution was rejected by 79% of voters amid regional divisions and cultural concerns, but by 1997 support for devolution had increased and was narrowly supported in a [[1997 Welsh devolution referendum|referendum]]. Laws were subsequently passed to establish the [[Senedd|National Assembly for Wales]] and grant it [[List of devolved matters in Wales|secondary legislative powers]] over areas such as agriculture, education and housing. The third [[2011 Welsh devolution referendum|referendum in 2011]] saw voters support full primary law-making powers for the National Assembly over specified areas of governance. After the [[Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020]], the National Assembly was renamed "Senedd Cymru" (in Welsh) and the "Welsh Parliament" (in English) (also collectively referred to as the "[[Senedd]]"), which was seen as a better reflection of the body's expanded legislative powers.
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