Senedd Cymru - Project Open Gov

The devolved legislature for Wales.

Category: Devolution and constitution Parliament and elections

Abbreviation: Senedd

Also used as: Senedd, Welsh Parliament, National Assembly for Wales

Official website: Visit Senedd Cymru

Last reviewed: 3 August 2026

Senedd Cymru, also known as the Welsh Parliament, is the devolved legislature for Wales. It makes laws in devolved areas and scrutinises the Welsh Government. It may appear in summaries involving legislative consent, Welsh devolution, Wales-specific policy and intergovernmental relations.

Related terms

Legislative Consent MotionA motion by a devolved legislature giving or withholding consent to Westminster legislating in a devolved area.Sewel ConventionA constitutional convention about Westminster legislating on devolved matters.Welsh GovernmentThe devolved government for Wales.