NDM7260 - Government Debate
Tabled on 28/01/2020 | For debate on 04/02/2020To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:
1. Welcomes the landmark report of the Commission on Justice in Wales and the unprecedented body of evidence it generated, and thanks the members and staff of the Commission for their work;
2. Recognises the dedication and commitment to public service shown by the many people and organisations who work within the justice system, but nevertheless notes with dismay the central finding of the Commission that the people of Wales are let down by their justice system;
3. Supports the Welsh Government’s intention of both taking forward those recommendations within its current competence and working with other bodies to take forward recommendations within their responsibility;
4. Notes the Commission’s key finding that in order to make a lasting difference to the delivery of justice in Wales, policy must be determined and overseen in Wales; and
5. Supports the devolution of justice and policing, and full funding for each as a way of properly aligning the operation of the justice system with the wider policy objectives for Wales agreed by this Assembly.
Report of the Commission on Justice in Wales
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Opposes the devolution of justice and policing.
Welcomes the UK Government increasing funding for policing.
Calls on the UK Government to increase funding to improve the justice system.
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To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:
1. Notes the report of the Commission on Justice in Wales and recognises the dedication and commitment to public service shown by the many people and organisations who work within the justice system.
2. Regrets failings in the criminal justice system in Wales, where the Welsh Government has responsibility for a range of key services.
3. Welcomes the UK Government’s commitment to deliver offender management services in Wales which reflect the devolved responsibilities of the Welsh Government.
4. Notes that the cross-border nature of criminal activity must be central to the operation of justice and policing in Wales.
