Devolving justice and policing to Wales would put it on par with Scotland and Northern Ireland – so what’s holding it back?
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Devolution is “a process, not an event”, according to the then-secretary of state for Wales, Ron Davies, in 1997. But it is unclear what may come next for Wales in that process under the new UK Labour government, despite the same party now being in charge in both London and Cardiff.
One ongoing debate among politicians and experts for several years has been whether Westminster should and will devolve more powers to Wales, including justice and policing.
One ongoing debate among politicians and experts for several years has been whether Westminster should and will devolve more powers to Wales, including justice and policing.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | The Conversation |
| Publication status | Published - 8 Oct 2024 |
Research outputs (1)
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An Evolution in Devolution? The Commission on Justice in Wales & Welsh Criminal Justice
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