 |
| This article is part of a series within the Politics of the United Kingdom on the |
| Politics of Wales |
|---|
 |
The Welsh Language Commissioner (Welsh: Comisiynydd y Gymraeg) is a Welsh Government officer,[1] overseeing an independent advisory body of the same name. The position was created following the passing of the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011, effective on 1 April 2012, with the aim of promoting and facilitating the use of the Welsh language.[2] This entails raising awareness of the official status of the Welsh language in Wales and by imposing standards on organisations.[3] This, in turn, will lead to the establishment of rights for Welsh speakers. According to the Commissioner's website, there are two principles that underpin the work of the Commissioner, namely:
- Welsh should not be treated less favourably than the English language in Wales
- People should be able to live their lives in Wales through the medium of Welsh if they so wish.
The Commissioner's work is politically independent, and the position of a commissioner lasts seven years.
- ^ "HM Government Public Appointments: Appointment of Welsh Language Commissioner". Cabinet Office. HM Government. 21 November 2018. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
- ^ "Aim of the Welsh Language Commissioner". Gwefan Comisiynydd y Gymraeg. Archived from the original on 9 July 2015. Retrieved 18 May 2012.
- ^ "About the Member – Meri Huws". International Association of Language Commissioners. Retrieved 18 November 2016.