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.
Read more about this topic: High Treason In The United Kingdom
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