EnglandWales

England and Wales is a legal jurisdiction within the United Kingdom. It comprises the territory of England and the territory of Wales. This combined legal system has a long history and is distinct from the legal systems of Scotland and Northern Ireland, which have their own separate jurisdictions. Laws in England and Wales are made by the Parliament of the United Kingdom, and the court system is unified. The legal profession in England and Wales is divided into solicitors and barristers, who have different roles and responsibilities. Historically, the legal systems of England and Wales have been intertwined, with Welsh law gradually being assimilated into English law over centuries, particularly following the Laws in Wales Acts of 1535 and 1542. The administration of justice, including the judiciary and court structures, operates across both geographical areas as a single entity. This unified jurisdiction means that legal practitioners qualified in England are generally able to practice in Wales and vice versa, and the same statutes and common law principles apply throughout.