A human rights expert called for a ban on strip searching of children in Wales, with black children disproportionately subject to the traumatising and degrading practice.
Author: Chris Haines - ICNN Senedd Reporter
Senedd set to debate future of ‘at risk’ canal
Senedd Members are set to debate a 13,000-name petition calling for urgent action to save the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal.
Senedd Members criticise ‘slow progress’ on Gypsy sites
Senedd Members criticised a lack of progress on new Gypsy, Roma and Traveller sites, warning people are living in substandard conditions.
‘We can’t afford to wait any longer’: Senedd demands action on nature loss
Senedd Members called for urgent action to tackle the “frightening reality” of nature loss in Wales, with legally binding biodiversity targets still four years away.
Senedd debates Labour’s record as election looms
Senedd Members debated the Labour Welsh Government’s record over the past four years, with the next election looming in 12 months.
Older people’s voices ‘must be heard’ on bus reforms
Wales’ older people’s commissioner expressed concerns about the “extremely narrow” timetable for a bill which aims to transform bus services in Wales.
Major shake-up of Welsh language education reaches final stage
An overhaul of Welsh language education cleared the penultimate hurdle in the Senedd, with new school categories and legal requirements on the horizon.
Senedd backs data bill despite constitutional concerns
Plaid Cymru members and Labour backbenchers voiced concerns about powers in the bill for UK ministers to make laws in some areas already devolved to Wales.
‘We must never forget’: Senedd unites to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day
Wales’ First Minister led tributes to the sacrifices of past generations as the Senedd marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
Ministers’ botched £50m life sciences fund ‘achieved all its aims’
Giles Thorley, who heads the Development Bank of Wales, largely blamed external factors for the poor performance of the now-closed Wales Life Sciences Investment Fund.