Welsh Governments 2025 Fix-Up: A Comprehensive Sweep of Legislative Corrections

The Welsh Government has announced a new Statutory Instrument aimed at rectifying errors found in a range of regulations spanning from 2003 to 2025. This corrective legislation, officially known as the "Amendments to Subordinate Legislation (Miscellaneous Corrections) (Wales) Regulations 2025," is set to come into force on August 1, 2025.

What’s Being Fixed?

1. Education Regulations: Amendments target the Welsh language text within the 2003 Pupil Exclusions and Appeals Regulations for both maintained schools and pupil referral units. The adjustments correct incorrect regulation references and remove unnecessary paragraphs.

2. Nutrition and Health Claims: The 2007 regulations receive several clarifications and corrections, particularly focusing on the integration of specific European Parliament articles into Welsh law.

3. Home Energy Efficiency: The 2011 regulations are updated to correct subparagraph references, ensuring clarity in the legal text.

4. Care and Support Financial Assessment: Adjustments in the 2015 regulations reflect prior changes made to the English text, aligning both language versions.

5. Water Resources: The 2021 regulations undergo a minor but significant change in terminology from “holder” to “occupier” in the Welsh text, clarifying roles regarding grassland management.

6. Building Control Charges: The 2023 regulations are amended to include previously missing words in the Welsh version, ensuring completeness and accuracy.

7. Independent Schools Management Participation: Definitions are refined in the 2024 regulations to enhance understanding and compliance.

8. NHS Joint Commissioning: The 2024 regulations see a revamp in the definition of "health service body" and introduce the term "Integrated Care Board."

9. Bread and Flour Regulations: The 2025 regulations are tweaked to correct Welsh terminology and remove unnecessary words in both language texts.

Why Now?

These amendments arise from the need to ensure that Welsh legislation is not only accurate but also accessible and understandable in both English and Welsh. By issuing these corrections free of charge, the Welsh Government demonstrates its commitment to transparency and effective governance.

What Does This Mean for You?

For stakeholders across agriculture, education, health, and more, these amendments provide a clearer legal framework. This is particularly crucial for educators, health professionals, and industry stakeholders who rely on precise regulations to guide their operations and compliance practices.

Overall, this move by the Welsh Government is a proactive step towards maintaining the integrity and clarity of Welsh law, ensuring all sectors operate within a well-defined legal structure.