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Smith Commission—looking to the future

Published on: 05 December 2014

Table of contents

  • Original news
  • Is this the outcome expected on both sides of the border?
  • What are the headline announcements?
  • Are there any surprise concessions or inclusions?
  • How does this fit in with the wider calls for devolution in the UK?
  • How much is this devolution as opposed to collaboration or the extension of existing powers?
  • What should lawyers do next?

Article summary

Tax analysis: What are the implications for the corporate sector should the Smith Commission’s recommendations be implemented? Kenneth Rose, partner at CMS, says the Smith proposals will increase the lop-sided nature of UK devolution and increase the push towards a federal approach and a core written constitution.

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