Law courts in Wales are an integral part of the United Kingdom’s justice system, yet they also reflect Wales’s growing legal identity within the devolved framework of the UK.
The Welsh Language Act 1993 and the Government of Wales Act 2006 establish that Welsh and English have equal status in court proceedings in Wales. This means individuals have the right to use the Welsh language in legal proceedings, and courts must make translation and interpretation services available. Many judges and legal professionals in Wales…