Minutes of the Bil Pob Plentyn Launch

Date: 4 June 2025
Location: Media Briefing Room, Senedd

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1. Banner Unveiling

Members of the Cross-Party Groups (CPGs) on Children and Families and Children in Our Care gathered on the steps of the Senedd to unveil a banner celebrating the launch of the Bil Pob Plentyn. The banner read:

Bil Pob Plentyn: A Law for Every Child

2. Opening Remarks and Bill Launch

Following the unveiling, attendees convened in the Media Briefing Room.
Jane Dodds MS, Sioned Williams MS, and Brendan Roberts (representative from Voices from Care Cymru) led the session.

• Jane Dodds MS officially announced the launch of the Bil Pob Plentyn and expressed gratitude to all organisations involved in its development.
• She led a discussion on the scope and limitations of the proposed legislation.

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3. Party Commitments

• Jane also confirmed her intention to present the proposal at the Welsh Liberal Democrats’ conference, seeking a commitment to include it in the party’s 2026 Senedd Election manifesto.
• Sioned Williams MS echoed this commitment, stating she would bring the proposal to Plaid Cymru with the aim of securing its inclusion in their 2026 manifesto.

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4. Lived Experience and Expert Insight

• Brendan Roberts, speaking from personal experience as a care-experienced person, shared a powerful perspective on the importance and potential impact of the Bill.
• Helen Mary Jones provided expert commentary, addressing technical questions and offering insight into the legislative framework.

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5. Closing and Networking

The event concluded with a networking session and photo opportunities to promote the initiative on social media.