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Parliament and government in the UK

The Senedd on the waterfront in Cardiff Bay houses the National Assembly for Wales Siambr - the debating chamber - and Committee Rooms. © National Assembly for Wales

The UK parliament is responsible for national policy. The assemblies have certain powers in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Political parties

The Northern Ireland Assembly Building, in Stormont, east Belfast. © Getty Images

Most members of the UK parliament are from the main 3 political parties. Nationalist parties are strongly represented in the assemblies.

The Royal Family

The Imperial State Crown worn by the British Monarch at the State Opening of Parliament. © Getty Images

Britain has a constitutional monarchy. This means that although head of state, the King or Queen, has limits their powers.

Trooping the Colour

The military spectacle of the Trooping of the Colour, which marks the Queen's official birthday.

The Queen's official birthday is marked each year by a colourful military parade and march-past known as Trooping the Colour

Law and order

The Royal Courts of Justice.

There is no single legal system in the UK. England and Wales operate the same system. In Scotland and Northern Ireland each has its own.

Charities & voluntary groups

An teacher and children in a well-equipped African classroom. © Getty Images

1000s of not-for-profit organisations provide services in the UK and overseas supporting social, economic and cultural causes.

The UK is 1 of Europe’s 48 countries and a member of the European Union - a partnership of nations working to benefit their citizens.

National flags of EU countries.

The UK is 1 of Europe’s 48 countries and a member of the European Union - a partnership of nations working to benefit their citizens.

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