Welsh Law

Alright kiddo, let's talk about Welsh law! Do you remember how we talked about laws before? It's like a set of rules that everyone agrees to follow so that we can all be safe and happy. But different places have different laws, just like how different families might have different rules at home.

In Wales, they have their own set of laws that are a bit different from the laws in the rest of the United Kingdom. This is because Wales is a country with its own language, culture, and history, and they want their laws to reflect that.

One important thing to know is that Wales has its own parliament, which makes some of its own laws. This is called the Welsh Assembly, and it helps decide things like how much money should be spent on schools, hospitals, and roads in Wales.

But there are also some things that the Welsh Assembly can't decide on, like things that are already covered by UK law. In those cases, Welsh law still needs to follow UK law.

One interesting thing about Welsh law is that it recognizes the concept of "customary law." This means that there are some traditional Welsh practices that have been passed down through generations and are still recognized as valid laws. For example, Welsh law recognizes something called "Twm's Law," which is a traditional way of dividing up property after someone dies.

So, in summary, Welsh law is a set of rules that are specific to Wales and reflect its unique culture and history. Some laws are made by the Welsh Assembly, while others are still under UK law. Welsh law also recognizes some traditional practices as valid laws.