Part of 2. Questions to the Counsel General and Minister for European Transition (in respect of his 'law officer' responsibilities) – in the Senedd at 2:38 pm on 22 September 2020.
This judgment was made by Judge Fraser over the summer, wasn't it, and was a success for a group that is fighting to keep schools open in the Pontypridd catchment area, including Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Pont Siôn Norton. The deficient decision taken by Rhondda Cynon Taf council meant that a disadvantaged community could have been excluded from Welsh-medium education, and the council now needs to work with the community to bring an alternative proposal forward. It would be disgraceful if the council were to consider appealing the decision. I would like to ask you about the broader significance of the judgment for Welsh language education and the status of the language. Do you agree with me that the robust decision taken by Judge Fraser is a huge step forward in terms of the expectation on courts and public authorities to give equal and appropriate consideration to the Welsh language when decisions are made, and provides protection for other communities?