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We are delighted to announce that Professor Alison Young has been appointed as Law Commissioner for public law and the law in Wales. Read more here:

The Government has today announced the appointment of Professor Alison Young as a new Commissioner at the Law Commission for a period of five years.

Professor Alison Young will replace Nicholas Paines KC as the Commissioner for Public and Welsh Law. Alison will start on 18 March 2024.

Professor Young will be crucial in contributing to law reform in England and Wales and maintaining the Commission’s reputation for quality, impartiality and independence. She will oversee the work of the Public Law and Law in Wales team on a variety of important topics, ranging from disabled children’s social care to the future of aviation autonomy.

Sir Nicholas Green, Chair of the Law Commission, said:

“I am delighted that Professor Alison Young will be joining us at the Law Commission. Professor Young has an impressive academic career, and her expertise will be essential to the work of her team and the broader Commission.”

Professor Alison Young said:

“The Law Commission represents the gold standard in evidence-based law reform. I am honoured to be joining such an expert team.

“I look forward to building on my knowledge and experience of researching in public law to work on effective law reform in public law, ranging from disabled children’s social care to remote driving, as well as contributing to reform of the law in Wales.”

https://lawcom.gov.uk/professor-alison-young-appointed-as-public-law-commissioner/