Written question asked by Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru) on Thursday, 22 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 January 2026 (named day). It was answered by Jake Richards (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 January 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.
Administration of Justice: Wales
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether the Welsh Government has made a formal request for the devolution of (a) justice, (b) youth justice, (c) probation and (d) policing.
- Answer
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Welsh Government and Ministry of Justice ministers have met to discuss progressing the manifesto commitments on youth justice and probation. Welsh Government and Ministry of Justice officials continue to work together to progress this.
The Ministry of Justice is not responsible for policing and therefore has not received a request in respect of the devolution of policing.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 107736
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Administration of justice Devolution Police Probation Wales
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- 2026-01-27 17:14:47 +0000
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