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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.
A “simple, modern and fair” tribunal system will be significant step towards a Welsh justice system
The Counsel General will today [Tuesday 21st March] confirm a Welsh Government consultation to inform future legislation to establish a single, unified tribunal system for Wales.
Call for people in need to take up legal advice support
The Welsh Government is encouraging people in need of legal advice to come forward and see what support is available to them.
Further funding for project helping women in prison keep in touch with their children
A project to help Welsh mothers in prison maintain positive relationships with their children has had further funding confirmed.
Automatic voter registration pilots proposed in Wales
The Welsh Government today set out proposals to improve voter participation, including trials for automatic voter registration in Senedd and local government elections.