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Welsh Government’s top law officer calls on sector to embrace new technologies to improve efficiency and accessibility
The Counsel General and Minister for Delivery, Julie James, has outlined her priorities in her first speech since taking on the role – in which she pledged to be ‘a champion for Wales’.
Wales passes landmark Bill to introduce automatic registration of electors and to modernise electoral administration
The Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill, which was first introduced to the Senedd in October 2023, has today (09 July 2024) been passed by the Welsh Parliament.
Historic Act strengthens democracy in Wales
Once-in-a-generation reforms to strengthen democracy in Wales have passed into law today (24 June) with the Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Act gaining Royal Assent.
Landmark vote marks new milestone for Welsh devolution
Landmark proposals to make the Senedd more modern and effective have today (8 May) been agreed by the Welsh Parliament.
New law will remove barriers for voters and candidates in Wales
The Welsh Government introduced a bill today [Monday, 2nd Oct] which paves the way for automatic voter registration in future Welsh elections.
Criticism of “destructive” approach to devolution
Mick Antoniw, the Welsh Government’s Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution, has criticised the UK Government’s unilateral and destructive approach to devolution.
Consultation opens on new Welsh tribunal system
A consultation has opened today to shape reforms that will unify and modernise devolved tribunals in Wales.
Welsh law consolidation project continues as new historic environment legislation becomes an Act
Welsh legislation that will better protect scheduled monuments and listed buildings has received Royal Assent.
New legislation puts fundamental freedoms at risk – Counsel General
The Welsh Government’s chief legal adviser has warned the Senedd the UK Government’s Public Order Act puts historic freedoms around peaceful protest at risk.
New President of Welsh Tribunals sworn in
Sir Gary Hickinbottom has been sworn in as President of Welsh Tribunals at a ceremony in Cardiff Crown Court today.
Senedd votes to refuse consent for Retained EU Law Bill
The Senedd has formally refused consent for the UK Government’s Retained EU Law Bill in a vote this evening [Tuesday 28th March].
Promoting support for Ukrainians in Wales on anniversary of super sponsor route
On the one-year anniversary of the Welsh Government’s Homes for Ukraine super sponsor route opening, Jane Hutt and Mick Antoniw have restated the Welsh Government’s commitment to supporting people fleeing the illegal war.