The Welsh Parliament is the democratically elected body that represents the interests of Wales and its people. Commonly known as the Senedd, it makes laws for Wales, agrees Welsh taxes and holds the Welsh Government to account.

The Welsh Parliament is the democratically elected body that represents the interests of Wales and its people. Commonly known as the Senedd, it makes laws for Wales, agrees Welsh taxes and holds the Welsh Government to account.

This website holds live and archived coverage of all Senedd proceedings taking place in public, including Plenary debates and committee meetings. You can also view footage of events and a wide range of short videos about the Senedd and its work in the Senedd Extra section.

Welcome to the Senedd Find out about exhibitions, activities, tours and events happening in the Senedd and Pierhead.

The Senedd is the main public building of the Welsh Parliament, the main centre for democracy and devolution in Wales.

Senedd Cymru yw’r corff sy’n cael ei ethol yn ddemocrataidd i gynrychioli buddiannau Cymru a’i phobl. Mae’r Senedd, fel y’i gelwir, yn deddfu ar gyfer Cymru, yn cytuno ar drethi yng Nghymru, ac yn dwyn Llywodraeth Cymru i gyfrif.

2023年9月18日 · The Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Act sets out our plans to create a Welsh Parliament that can better serve people in Wales. The Act, which officially passed into law on 24 June 2024 reflects how the role and responsibilities of the Senedd have changed since the National Assembly for Wales first opened its doors in 1999.

2023年8月24日 · Legislation introduced this autumn could see the most significant reforms to the Senedd since it was established in 1999. Ahead of these potential changes, this article looks back at the story of Senedd reform so far. Background. Work on Senedd reform has been ongoing for a number of years.

2021年3月1日 · The Senedd, this iconic building, is home of the Welsh Parliament. We are the democratically elected body that represents the interests of Wales and its people, makes laws for Wales, agrees Welsh taxes and holds the Welsh Government to account.

6 天之前 · Outline timetables of Plenary and committee meetings, along with recess dates and a schedule for oral questions to the First Minister, Welsh Ministers, Counsel General and the Senedd Commission are available in the Senedd Timetable.

2021年4月14日 · The Senedd Cymru (Welsh parliament) in Cardiff is the devolved legislature of Wales. It is unicameral, meaning that, unlike the UK parliament at Westminster, it only has one chamber. Why was the Senedd created?

Senedd Business is the work carried out by Members of the Senedd to represent the interests of Wales and its people, make laws for Wales, agree Welsh taxes and scrutinise the Welsh Government. They do this through Plenary and committee meetings.

2024年11月28日 · At the 2026 Senedd election, anyone over the age of 16 will now have one vote to choose representatives for their community in the Senedd. Members of the Senedd will be elected through a closed proportional list system, where voters choose either a political party or an independent candidate.

Senedd Research publishes information on topical issues and developments within the Welsh Parliaments.

Plenary is the meeting of the whole Senedd which takes place in the Siambr, the Senedd’s debating chamber. Plenary is chaired by the Presiding Officer and is the main forum for Members of the Senedd to carry out their roles as democratically elected representatives.

Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee - Fifth Senedd (formerly Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee)

Senedd committees do this by engaging with the people of Wales and gathering evidence in a number of ways, including in written form, in oral hearings, and through direct citizen engagement. It is critical that committees hear a diverse range of perspectives and experiences.