Diolch, Llywydd. We recognise the dedication and commitment to public service shown by the many people and organisations that work within the justice system, but regret failings in the criminal justice system in Wales where the Welsh Government has responsibility for a range of key services.

The Thomas commission on justice report refers to the

'distinct and developing social, health and education policy and services' in Wales, and states that

'Whilst there are areas of good practice across the justice system which can be built on, serious failings must be addressed.'

However, instead of joining up the dots, it then proposes the devolution of justice and policing, ignoring the developing police and justice policy agenda at UK level that embraces both the geographic and demographic realities and Wales's devolution settlement.