Consultation opens on separate jurisdiction for Wales – Law Society’sWelsh Assembly members have begun consulting on the establishment of a separate legal jurisdiction for the principality – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted January 5th, 2012 in constitutional reform, consultations, jurisdiction, news, Wales by tracey

“Welsh Assembly members have begun consulting on the establishment of a separate legal jurisdiction for the principality.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 4th January 2011

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Euro MP Jill Evans fined for refusing to pay TV licence – BBC News

Posted November 4th, 2011 in fines, licensing, news, Wales by tracey

“A Euro MP must pay £575 after refusing to pay her TV licence fee. Jill Evans’ refusal to pay was part of a campaign by the Welsh Language Society over changes to the way S4C is run and cuts to its funding.”

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BBC News, 4th November 2011

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Solicitor General: speech to 2011 Legal Wales Conference – Attorney General’s Office

Posted October 10th, 2011 in devolution, speeches, Wales by sally

Solicitor General: speech to 2011 Legal Wales Conference

Attorney General’s Office, 7th October 2011

Source: www.attorneygeneral.gov.uk

Anglesey child policies ‘serious shortcomings’ – report – BBC News

Posted August 8th, 2011 in children, news, social services, Wales by tracey

“A report has highlighted ‘serious shortcomings’ in the way Anglesey council deals with the needs of vulnerable children.”

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BBC News, 8th August 2011

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Freedom of information warning for Welsh Government – BBC News

Posted July 20th, 2011 in freedom of information, news, Wales by tracey

“The Information Commissioner says the Welsh Government should review the way it handles freedom of information requests.”

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BBC News, 20th July 2011

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Ogmore illegal shock collar dog owner gets £2,000 fine – BBC News

Posted July 18th, 2011 in animal cruelty, fines, news, Wales by sally

“A dog owner has been fined £2,000 after becoming the first to be prosecuted in Britain for using an illegal electric shock collar.”

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BBC News, 18th July 2011

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Welsh Labour plan legislation on schools and piercings – BBC News

Posted July 13th, 2011 in bills, education, health & safety, local government, news, Wales by tracey

“Two bills on the education system will be published by the Welsh Government, First Minister Carwyn Jones has said. He outlined Labour’s five-year legislative programme to Welsh assembly members on Tuesday.”

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BBC News, 12th July 2011

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Solicitor warns legal aid cuts ‘may delay’ Welsh courts – BBC News

Posted July 4th, 2011 in budgets, courts, legal aid, news, Wales by sally

“A leading solicitor says cuts to the legal aid budget being debated in Parliament could ‘clog up’ the court system in Wales.”

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BBC News, 4th July 2011

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

‘Pale, male’ courts in Wales ‘need more women judges’ – BBC News

Posted May 27th, 2011 in diversity, judiciary, news, Wales, women by sally

“The low number of women judges in Wales is due to a ‘lack of role models’, according to a Welsh tribunal judge.”

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BBC News, 27th May 2011

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Legal aid change prompts concerns in Wales – BBC News

Posted January 24th, 2011 in legal aid, news, Wales by sally

“Legal professionals in Wales have expressed concerns about reforms to the legal aid system.”

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BBC News, 23rd Janaury 2011

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Welsh Assembly badger cull order quashed – The Independent

Posted July 13th, 2010 in animals, appeals, judicial review, news, Wales by sally

“The controversial order to cull badgers in Wales was quashed by the Court of Appeal today.”

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The Independent, 13th July 2010

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Marriage (Wales) Act 2010

Posted March 19th, 2010 in legislation, marriage, Wales by sally

Marriage (Wales) Act 2010 published

Full text of Act (PDF)

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Administration of justice in Wales – Ministry of Justice

Posted December 4th, 2009 in speeches, Wales by sally

“Justice Minister Jack Straw has today given a speech about the administration of Justice in Wales.”

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Ministry of Justice, 3rd December 2009

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Disability hate crimes ‘unseen’ – BBC News

Posted July 6th, 2009 in disabled persons, hate crime, news, sentencing, victims, Wales by sally

“Hate crimes against people with disabilities in Wales are unreported or unrecognised for what they are, campaigners and charities say.”

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BBC News, 6th July 2009

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Report uncovers child trafficking – BBC News

Posted March 18th, 2009 in children, news, trafficking in human beings, Wales by sally

“Children as young as three are being trafficked to Wales from China, Bangladesh and Nigeria for sex, drugs and domestic servitude, a study shows.”

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BBC News, 18th March 2009

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Law would force firms to use Welsh language – The Independent

Posted February 3rd, 2009 in news, utilities, Wales by sally

“Gas, electricity and water suppliers could be legally required to offer their services in Welsh under a law-making bid published by the Welsh Assembly Government yesterday.”

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The Independent, 3rd February 2009

Source: www.independent.co.uk

New rules ‘risk carers shortage’ – BBC News

Posted June 30th, 2008 in care workers, immigration, news, Wales by sally

“Many foreign staff working in care homes in Wales are facing uncertainty because of new work permit guidance, a BBC Wales investigation has found.”

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BBC News, 30th June 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

80 prosecuted since smoking ban – BBC News

Posted April 2nd, 2008 in news, prosecutions, smoking, Wales by sally

“Seventy nine people and one business have been prosecuted for flouting the smoking ban in the year since it was introduced in Wales, figures show.”

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BBC News, 2nd April 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

NHS violence law rejected by AMs – BBC News

Posted March 28th, 2008 in hospitals, news, violence, Wales by sally

“Staff working in Welsh hospitals will not have extra legal protection from violence and abuse offered to their English colleagues, it has emerged.”

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BBC News, 28th March 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

‘Milestone’ on Welsh laws reached – BBC News

Posted March 20th, 2008 in constitutional law, news, Wales by sally

“The first new order giving the Welsh assembly the power to make laws in specified areas has been approved by Parliament.”

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BBC News, 19th March 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk