7. Plaid Cymru Debate: Rape and Sexual Abuse

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 6:04 pm on 15 January 2020.

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Photo of Rhun ap Iorwerth Rhun ap Iorwerth Plaid Cymru 6:04, 15 January 2020

(Translated)

Why can't Wales do things differently? Why not take responsibility in Wales for doing things differently? The devolution of justice could create a more integrated system and that will bring benefits through merging our health and social services with our justice policy.

We have seen much good practice here already in Wales on the ground, thanks to the work of our police and crime commissioners. The recent Thomas report also points to Welsh Government legislation, the Violence against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (Wales) Act 2015, as an example of how we can be innovative, with an emphasis on prevention. Wales has the ability. Wales has the skills to provide a far better service. We must now push to have those powers.