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Alys Williams ac Owain Rhys James yn ymddangos mewn achos tystysgrif marwolaeth ddwyieithog

Mae aelodau o Civitas wedi gweithredu ar ran dau Uwch Grwner mewn achos unigryw lle ceisiwyd herio penderfyniad Cofrestrydd Cyffredinol Cymru a Lloegr i beidio â diwygio'r gofrestr marwolaethau yn dilyn cwest drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg. Cyflwynodd yr Hawlwyr eu hawliad am adolygiad barnwrol drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg.

 

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17 October 2025
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Alys Williams and Owain Rhys James act in bi-lingual death certificate case

Members of Civitas have acted for two Senior Coroners in a novel case where they sought to challenge the decision of the Registrar General for England and Wales not to amend the death register following a Welsh-medium inquest. The Claimants brought their claim for judicial review through the medium of Welsh.

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17 October 2025
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Catrin Gregory-Wallace successful in defending possession claim before the DCJ for Wales

Catrin Gregory-Wallace, instructed by Shelter Cymru, successfully defended a claim for possession under s173 of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016. The claim raised novel issues of interpretation and was heard by HHJ Harrison, the Designated Civil Judge for Wales.

 

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17 October 2025
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Owain Rhys James represents His Majesty’s Government in significant foreign surrogacy case - Re Z (Unlawful Foreign Surrogacy: Adoption)

 

The President of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane, yesterday handed down judgment in the matter of Re (Z) Unlawful Foreign Surrogacy: Adoption) [2025] EWHC 339 (Fam). The anonymised judgment sets out lessons to be learned (§25 onwards) which identified the Government’s  “significant legal and public policy concerns” in respect of a foreign surrogacy agreement.

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20 February 2025
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Congratulations Colombos Essay Prize Winner 2024

Congratulations Colombos Essay Prize Winner 2024

We are delighted to congratulate our most recent pupil, Catrin Gregory-Wallace, on winning the Middle Temple Colombos Public International Law Essay Prize for 2024. Her winning essay, titled "Grey-zone measures never breach the prohibition on the use of force. Discuss," offered a detailed analysis of the types and impact of grey-zone tactics employed by Russia in Ukraine and China in the South China Sea, critically examining these actions against the framework of Article 2(4) of the UN Charter.

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17 September 2024
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The Education Team at Civitas are thrilled to announce the upcoming publication of the first comprehensive guide to Additional Learning Needs law in Wales

The Education Team at Civitas are thrilled to announce the upcoming publication of the first comprehensive guide to Additional Learning Needs law in Wales. This essential resource is written in conjunction David Wolfe KC (Matrix), Leon Glenister (Landmark) and Support Send Kids. It offers essential guidance on the new ALN framework, following in the footsteps of the renowned Noddy Guide, which has been a vital tool for practitioners for over 20 years.

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13 September 2024
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Congratulations

Chambers would like to congratulate Nick Thomas-Symonds on his re-election as MP for Torfaen and his appointment as Paymaster General, Minister for the Cabinet Office and Minster for the Constitution and European Relations.

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9 July 2024
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Owain Rhys James recognised for Pro Bono work

Chambers is delighted to announce that Owain Rhys James has been named in the innaugral Pro Bono Recognition List. He is the only barrister based in Cardiff named on the list, and one of only two practising in Wales. The list recognises those who provided at least 25 hours of pro bono service last year.

 

The Lady Chief Justice, announcing the publication of the list, said:

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18 June 2024
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Crash Wigley appointed as a Judicial Assistant at the UK Supreme Court

Chambers is pleased to announce that Crash Wigley has been appointed as a Judicial Assistant at the UK Supreme Court, where she will be acting as Judicial Assistant to Lord Lloyd-Jones JSC.

 Crash will be in post from 11 September 2023 – 2 August 2024 and will not be accepting instructions during this period.

 Mae gan Siambrau bleser cyhoeddi bod Crash Wigley wedi’i hapwyntio fel Cynorthwyydd Barnwrol yng Ngoruchaf Lys y Deyrnas Unedig, lle fydd yn gweithredu fel Cynorthwyydd Barnwrol i’r Arglwydd Lloyd-Jones UGL.

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11 July 2023
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Joanne Williams and Owain Rhys James appointed as Legally Qualified Chairs of the Police Misconduct Panel for the Welsh Police Forces.

Chambers is delighted to announce that Joanne Williams and Owain Rhys James have been appointed as Legally Qualified Chairs of the Police Misconduct Panel for the Welsh Police Forces (North Wales, Dyfed Powys, Gwent and South Wales).

 

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2 May 2023
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