More to come on devolution of Welsh justice, says UK minister

Calls to devolve justice to Wales grow

Plaid Cymru renews calls to devolve justice to Wales as recall rates rise 27%, with prison leavers facing rough sleeping and higher drug deaths than England.

Youth justice devolution talks ahead of policing in UK and Wales discussions

The UK Government is currently in discussions with Welsh ministers regarding the transfer of powers over youth justice and policing, though no timetable for implementation has been set. Justice Secretary Alex Norris confirmed to BBC Wales that talks concerning youth justice are further advanced than those regarding policing. These discussions involve the Home Office, Downing Street, and the Welsh Government. However, Welsh Secretary Stephen Kinn…

More to come on devolution of Welsh justice, says UK minister

The Welsh government is pressing for powers on justice to pass from Westminster to Cardiff.

Justice Secretary says there is ‘more to come’ on devolution to Wales

Mark Mansfield The UK Government’s Justice Secretary Alex Norris has said Wales could gain more powers over its justice system, with talks on youth justice further ahead than those on policing. Speaking to BBC Wales during a visit to HMP Cardiff on Monday, Mr Norris said there was “more to come” on devolution. He confirmed […]