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Apply to be Wales Commissioner by 31 May

19 May 2023
Issue: 8026 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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The Law Commission is recruiting a Public Law and Law in Wales Commissioner. It’s a full-time role for a five-year term beginning in February 2024. Prospective candidates have until 11am on 31 May 2023 to submit their applications

The role involves overseeing work in the spheres of public law and law in Wales. Ongoing projects include automated vehicles, devolved tribunals in Wales, compulsory purchase and disabled children’s social care.

According to the Commission, successful candidates will be ‘directly involved in discussions with ministers and officials in London and in Wales and with Parliamentary and Legislative Counsel and… will play an active role in the process of steering legislation through Parliament and the Senedd’. Commissioners will engage with the public and media at meetings, seminars, roundtables, conferences and other avenues, and will liaise with the senior judiciary.

Find out more here

Issue: 8026 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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