Justice Devolution of Responsibility 2024-02-20
2024-02-20
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Q1
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The question arises from discussions about devolving responsibility for justice to the Welsh Government.
If he will make an assessment of the potential merits of devolving responsibility for justice to the Welsh Government.
The Government are clear that it is in the best interests of the people of Wales for justice to remain a reserved matter. The current arrangement works well and allows Wales to benefit from being part of a larger, world-renowned justice system. Devolving justice to Wales would mean losing those benefits and would be extremely expensive and complex, requiring the duplication of functions.
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Q2
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Following the publication of a final report by an independent commission on the constitutional future of Wales, the First Minister confirmed that the Welsh Government supports the devolution of the justice system. He stated they need to explore governance and financial arrangements.
When will the Minister meet the Counsel General for Wales to discuss the devolution of justice?
If the representatives for the Welsh Government wish to meet me, I am more than happy to explain why Wales being part of the English and Welsh legal system remains the preferred option for this Government. Why would Wales want to leave the most successful legal services system in the world?
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The meeting with the Counsel General for Wales to discuss devolution.
Explaining Why Remaining Part Of The English And Welsh Legal System Is Preferred
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