Welsh Legal System: Law, Governance, and Justice in Wales

By Benjamin Hudson

Welsh Legal System: Law, Governance, and Justice in Wales is a comprehensive and accessible guide to one of the most important yet least understood legal developments in the United Kingdom. As devolution has transformed governance in Wales, a substantial and distinctive body of Welsh law has emerged, reshaping public administration, rights, and everyday legal practice. This book explains that transformation clearly, systematically, and in depth.

The book traces the historical roots of Welsh law and examines the constitutional foundations of devolution before exploring how law is made, interpreted, and applied in Wales today. It provides detailed coverage of the Senedd, the Welsh Government, courts and tribunals, the Welsh language in law, and the growing body of devolved legislation across key areas such as education, health, housing, environmental protection, social welfare, and economic regulation.

Written for law students and anyone interested in exploring the legal system of Wales, the book goes beyond description to engage with the major debates shaping the future of Welsh law, including criminal justice devolution, the case for a separate jurisdiction, codification, and the long term constitutional implications of Brexit. Throughout, complex legal arrangements are explained with clarity and structure, making the book suitable both for those encountering Welsh law for the first time and for readers seeking a deeper, more analytical understanding.

Whether you are studying law, working within Welsh public life, or simply seeking to understand how Wales is governed through law, this book offers an authoritative and engaging introduction to a legal system that continues to evolve. Discover the law of Wales as a legal system now.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GJT6ZX88
• ISBN13: 9798245675213
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"