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Annual scrutiny of the work of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales
Biggest disappointment.
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Annual scrutiny of the work of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales
Okay, thank you very much. Now, looking back, commissioner, what do you consider to be the biggest achievement and biggest challenge, and also what would you say is your biggest disappointment?
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Annual scrutiny of the work of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales
Chair, is it me?
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Annual scrutiny of the work of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales
Thank you very much for that great answer. Many public bodies have taken to developing in line with the future generations Act, embedding the principles and mission. Is the Welsh Government an example, or are they lagging behind others?
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Annual scrutiny of the work of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales
Thank you very much, Chair. Good afternoon, commissioner. Will you give an overview of the section 20 review, including the process, key findings and recommendations? What challenges or barriers have you faced in engaging with senior officials as the review…
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Women's experiences in the criminal justice system—evidence session 4
[Inaudible.]—about this Buvidal. It is true that they blamed it on the funding and said it was true about the offending of the people who are discharged from the rehab centre. Thank you, Chair.
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Women's experiences in the criminal justice system—evidence session 4
Thank you very much, Chair. Minister, you talked about having training to all these staff who are involved in looking after ethnic minorities. My last question is: what actions are being taken to ensure survivors of gender-based violence can access support to…
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Women's experiences in the criminal justice system—evidence session 4
Sarah wanted to ask a question.
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Women's experiences in the criminal justice system—evidence session 4
Thank you very much, Minister. I think Jane wants to ask you something—
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Women's experiences in the criminal justice system—evidence session 4
Thanks, Minister. Coming to substance misuse, evidence suggests women have a complex range of issues, as you pointed out, including substance misuse. What consideration has the Welsh Government given to developing residential rehabilitation, as we have, for…
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Women's experiences in the criminal justice system—evidence session 4
Thank you, Chair. Good morning, Minister. I will be asking about early intervention and prevention. HMP Eastwood Park said they're seeing acutely mentally unwell individuals being sent to prison, and this is more of an issue with women coming from Wales than…
, Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Independent review of children’s social care
Thank you very much. Thanks. —the tragic result of which allowed a young boy to be murdered by the very people supposed to look after and nurture him. The Deputy Minister has said that lessons will be learned from this tragedy, but I'm not convinced that they…
, Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Independent review of children’s social care
I'd like to thank my colleague Gareth Davies for bringing forward this hugely important, timely debate. As an MS whose region covers the Bridgend county borough, these discussions are doubly important to my constituents, constituents who are deeply troubled…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Social Justice
Minister, one of the actions in the plan is to explore ways that unnecessary personal identification, such as name, age, and gender markers can be removed from the documentation, particularly in recruitment practices. This could also prove helpful in reducing…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Minister, there is now a growing campaign in Wales, led by five animal welfare charities, calling for a ban on greyhound racing. Dogs Trust, Blue Cross, Greyhound Rescue Wales, Hope Rescue and the RSPCA collectively believe that greyhound racing causes…
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Experiences of young people with speech, language and communication needs in the criminal justice system—panel two
Brief, yes.
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Experiences of young people with speech, language and communication needs in the criminal justice system—panel two
Thank you very much. Now, we have heard that many young people entering the youth justice system may not have had their speech, language and communication needs identified at school, and many may not be in formal education. How confident are you that the…
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Experiences of young people with speech, language and communication needs in the criminal justice system—panel two
Yes, please. I didn't see. Sorry, Alison.
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Experiences of young people with speech, language and communication needs in the criminal justice system—panel two
Yes. Okay. We have heard that many young people—
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Experiences of young people with speech, language and communication needs in the criminal justice system—panel two
[Inaudible.]—prevention is not the same as diversion, so why should justice services work with children and young people who have not committed offences?
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Experiences of young people with speech, language and communication needs in the criminal justice system—panel two
Why should they be involved, you know, in criminal—[Inaudible.]—offence?
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Experiences of young people with speech, language and communication needs in the criminal justice system—panel two
Thank you, Emma. Chair, I'm conscious of time, but I'm curious, prevention is not the same as diversion, so why should justice services work with children and young people who have not committed offences? As you pointed out, the blueprint, is it at odds with…
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Experiences of young people with speech, language and communication needs in the criminal justice system—panel two
Emma wanted to come in.
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Experiences of young people with speech, language and communication needs in the criminal justice system—panel two
Thank you.
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Experiences of young people with speech, language and communication needs in the criminal justice system—panel two
Great, thanks. Amanda? Anybody else? No, okay.
