Abstract
Abstract Wales’ constitutional position in the United Kingdom is examined. The process by which it became part of that state is surveyed, the devolution settlement is considered, and the chapter concludes by reflecting on the capacity of Wales to exit the Union. The chapter argues that Wales’ incorporation into the Union was undertaken through conquest rather than consent. Aspects of Wales’ constitutional and national identity, in particular the Welsh language and Welsh laws, were suppressed. Following devolution, both the Welsh language and the idea of a Welsh legal order have experienced a rival, and the constitutional identity of Wales has been reinforced. The chapter concludes by considering the capacity of Wales to exit the Union.
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