Questions Without Notice from the Party Leaders

Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 1:53 pm on 13 February 2018.

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Photo of Leanne Wood Leanne Wood Plaid Cymru 1:53, 13 February 2018

Diolch, Llywydd. First Minister, you stated last September that you wanted to see a justice system—and I quote—that was

'truly representative of Welsh needs.'

The priorities are to improve access to justice, to reduce crime and to promote rehabilitation. We know that your commission is due to report back in 2019, but that's a little bit late to ensure that justice policy can be devolved in a decisive and clear way in time for the next Welsh Parliament. Are you confident that the case for a distinctive Welsh justice system will be strengthened by your commission and that quick progress can be made if it reports back with compelling evidence for change?