Smacking children to be banned in Wales – The Guardian
‘Parents are to be banned from physically punishing children under legislation being introduced on Monday by the Welsh government.’
The Guardian, 25th March 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Category: Wales
Children under 10 accused of rape, Wales police data shows – BBC News
‘Thirty-eight children under the age of 10 have been accused of rape over the past six years in Wales, police data has shown.’
BBC News, 6th January 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Are too many women being jailed in Wales? – BBC News
‘A woman jailed for two years for neglecting her children believes it could have been avoided had she got the mental health support she needed.’
BBC News, 18th December 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Historic castle excluded from protection measures at risk from repeated flooding – Daily Telegraph
‘Occupying a prime spot in the beautiful Conwy Valley the ancient castle of Gwydir boasts a reputation as one of the finest Tudor houses in Wales.’
Daily Telegraph, 9th December 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Law Commission launches reforms to planning law in Wales – Law Commission
‘The Law Commission has published a wide-ranging report proposing over 190 technical reforms to planning law as it applies in Wales. This will hopefully lead to the appearance of a new Planning Act, as the centrepiece of a new Planning Code for Wales.’
Law Commission, 3rd December 2018
Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk/
Carl Sargeant’s widow wins high court bid to challenge inquiry into his sacking – The Guardian
‘The widow of a former Welsh government minister, who was found dead while he was facing sexual misconduct allegations, has won a high court bid to challenge the legality of an inquiry into his sacking.’
The Guardian, 13th November 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Welsh policy on FE provision for young people with learning difficulties “lawful” – Local Government Lawyer
‘Welsh ministers and the quango Careers Wales did not act unreasonably when they decided not to reassess the educational and training needs of a young man with a learning disability, a High Court judge has ruled.’
Local Government Lawyer, 25th October 2018
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Pheasant shooting to be banned on public land in Wales – The Guardian
‘Pheasant shooting is set to be banned on public land in Wales following sustained campaigning by animal welfare organisations who consider the practice to be cruel.’
The Guardian, 20th September 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Legislation in Wales for minimum price for alcohol receives Royal Assent – Local Government Lawyer
‘A new law introducing a minimum price for alcohol in Wales has this month been granted Royal Assent.’
Local Government Lawyer, 13th August 2018
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Wales to ban smoking outside hospitals and schools in UK first – The Guardian
‘Wales is to become the first country in the UK to ban smoking in outdoor school spaces, playgrounds and hospital grounds.’
The Guardian, 25th May 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Vivian Teed: 60 years since last man hanged in Wales – BBC News
‘On the night of Friday 15 November 1957, 24-year-old Vivian Teed broke into the sub-post office in Fforestfach, Swansea.’
BBC News, 6th May 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Welsh council wins appeal over whether SEN allowance was payable to teachers – Local Government Lawyer
‘A Welsh council has won an appeal over whether former teachers were entitled to be paid SEN (Special Educational Needs) allowance under their contracts. The Employment Tribunal had held that the conditions for entitlement were satisfied in each case, and accordingly, that Swansea City Council’s failure to pay SEN allowance was a breach of contract.’
Local Government Lawyer, 2nd May 2018
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘All is not well with child protection in North Wales’ – Transparency Project
‘This observation was made by HHJ Gareth Jones in Wrexham Family Court in March 2017, in a judgment Re E [2017] EWFC 101 published in January 2018.’
Transparency Project, 28th January 2018
Source: www.transparencyproject.org.uk
Wales smacking ban plan goes to public consultation – BBC News
‘Plans to outlaw smacking children in Wales are going out to a three-month consultation.’
BBC News, 9th January 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Priest jailed for child abuse images lived on scandal-hit Caldey Island – The Guardian
‘A priest who was jailed for downloading hundreds of pictures of child sexual abuse is the latest offender to be identified as having close links with the monastic island of Caldey, which is at the centre of a growing scandal.’
The Guardian, 12th December 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Simplify planning laws in Wales to create new homes – Law Commission
‘A new planning code for Wales is needed to get the country building and further protect heritage and the environment, says the Law Commission.’
Law Commission, 30th November 2017
Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk/
Planning for Infrastructure in Wales – No. 5 Chambers
‘The Wales Act 2017 received Royal Assent on 31 January 2017. Some provisions are already in force; others will come into effect in April 2018.’
No. 5 Chambers, 18th October 2017
Source: www.no5.com
GP probed for giving child, 12, gender-change hormones – BBC News
‘A Monmouthshire GP is being investigated over complaints about her giving gender-change hormones to children as young as 12.’
BBC News, 10th September 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Police in Aberaeron investigate carnival float ‘considered racist’ – The Guardian
‘Police are investigating allegations of racism against a group of men who wore black face paint when they dressed as members of the Jamaican bobsleigh team for a carnival parade.’
The Guardian, 30th August 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
