Regulator profile
Welsh Language Commissioner
Comisiynydd y Gymraeg / Welsh Language Commissioner
Enforcement RegulatorWhat Welsh Language Commissioner does
Statutory regulator established under the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011. Sets, monitors and enforces Welsh language standards on public bodies and organisations under the Welsh Language Standards Regulations. Investigates failures to comply with standards and can issue compliance notices and impose civil penalties.
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Legal framework
Legislation that Welsh Language Commissioner directly enforces.
Secondary legislation
- The Welsh Language Standards (No. 1) Regulations 2015 Welsh Statutory Instrument 2015
Related legislation
Legislation connected to Welsh Language Commissioner's remit but not directly enforced — establishing Acts, amendments, referenced legislation, and context.
Referenced in enforcement
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Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011
Welsh Statutory Instrument 2011
Coverage area
Wales