Independence: Justice

Today, I'm revisiting "vices" and independence, combining previous posts on pornography and prostitution. There's nothing explicit in this, so it's...

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Now, onto the meat of drug policy - what an independent Wales could do differently. Let's assume that recreational drugs...

We'll all have our views on the necessity (or not) of the "War on Drugs" and whether prohibition works (and...

As you've probably noticed, there won't be one big series of posts on independence this year. Instead, there'll be shorter...

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The final post in this "Welsh Justice System" series focuses on the least comfortable element – prisons and prisoners -...

The final two pieces in this series look at how criminals can be managed in Wales after independence. While the...

A key element of independence is learning best practices from around the world (and learning from mistakes too), so it's...

This final tranche of posts in the "A Welsh Justice System" series looks at the consequences of crime and the...

The final piece of this chunk of articles on the judiciary and independence focuses on the structure and make-up of...

Although they play the role of "referee" during trials and hearings - especially in adversarial systems - at the heart...

After looking at the issue of access to justice, the focus turns to those responsible for securing justice on behalf...

The next chunk of posts on a Welsh justice system and independence look at the judiciary, court system, legal profession...

The final part of this mini-series looks at running the police as well as how to hold the police to...

It's an understatement to say that sections of society have trust issues with the police at the moment. It's impossible...

With the look at the current strength and administration of the police (Part Va) and some of the issues facing...

Next, a look at some of the major challenges police forces in Wales (and the UK more generally) continue to...

The second theme of State of Wales' look at the justice system and independence moves to the police. As is...

This final part of the first mini-series on a Welsh legal system looks at law-making and the possible relationship between...

The final two articles in this mini-series cover probably the most constitutionally important elements. I start with a look at...

While the Black Lives Matter movement pushed this topic towards the forefront of public debate in Wales during 2020, the...

This part looks at how people access justice in Wales, as well as the general make-up and regulation of the...

Although hardly anyone bothered to vote, towards the end of 2020 the justice system was selected on Twitter as the...