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{{Politics of Wales}}
'''Welsh devolution''' is the transfer of legislative power for [[Devolution|self-governance]] to [[Wales]] by the [[
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 that today is called [[England and Wales]]<!--retronymically-->), and later into
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
The [[Welsh Labour]] Party [[proposed further Welsh devolution|advocates for further Welsh devolution]] and "far-reaching [[Federalism in the United Kingdom|federalism]]" with powers equal to those of Scotland and Northern Ireland, whilst the Welsh nationalist party, [[Plaid Cymru]], has described devolution as a stepping stone towards full [[Welsh independence]].
{{History of Wales}}
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