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Written question asked by Baroness Smith of Llanfaes (Plaid Cymru) on Wednesday, 17 September 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 October 2025. It was answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 September 2025 on behalf of the Wales Office.


Probation and Youth Justice: Wales

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent on 1 August 2024 (HL461), what progress they have made in the strategic review of probation governance, and what consideration they have given to the devolution of youth justice.

Answer

The UK Government and Welsh Government regularly discuss justice matters in Wales. Both governments have agreed to work together to explore options relating to the governance and funding of youth justice services and partnership arrangements on probation services. This work is currently underway.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL10666
Session
2024-26
Related items
Devolution: Wales
Thursday, 1 August 2024
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Devolution Probation Wales Youth justice
Link
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