The Welsh Language Tribunal - Practice Directions

The tribunal will hear cases on decisions made by the Welsh Language Commissioner in relation to Welsh Language Standards.

The practice directions will be given formally by Keith Bush QC, the President of the Welsh Language Tribunal, with the approval of the Welsh Ministers. The consultation is jointly organised by ourselves and the tribunal.

The purpose of the practice directions is to provide practical advice on how to interpret and apply the Welsh Language Tribunal Rules 2015.

Practice direction 1

The purpose of this practice direction is to publish a form which when used by an applicant will assist the applicant to conform with the requirements of rule 12. That form should be used to submit a notice of application.

Practice direction 2

The purpose of this practice direction is to provide practical advice on how to interpret and apply the rules in accordance with rule 6 which relates to the languages of the tribunal.