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Portrayal of a Judge in Hywel Dda MS f.4.r. By Permission of Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru/ The National Library of Wales

The Welsh Legal History Society

The Welsh Legal History Society exists to spread knowledge of, and promote research into, the rich history of law in Wales. That history extends from a fascinating medieval indigenous legal system to the specific (sometimes surprising) application of law within Wales in more modern times.

The work of lawyers and commentators with Welsh connections is also addressed by the Society. Its historical interests cover both the doctrinal history of the law and the contextual study of the law in the society in which it operates.

The Society holds lectures and conferences, and publishes annual volumes which are included in the subscription rate.

For more details about the society, or to join, please see the membership page

News

• 2nd Youard Lecture A well attended meeting on 16 June 2009 enjoyed an address by the Treasury Solicitor, Mr Paul Jenkins. (07-10-2009) more...

• Lecture on "The Welsh Triads" On 16th July 2008 the Society joined with the Selden Society which presented a lecture by Dr Sara Elin Roberts of the University of Bangor on "The Welsh Triads" (01-07-2008) more...

• New Publication: law and disorder in Early Modern Wales: Crime and Authority in the Denbighshire Courts, c.1660-1730 This book is based on a detailed study of the court records of the county of Denbighshire in north-east Wales, focusing on the period from 1660 to 1730. (03-06-2008) more...

Cymdeithas Hanes Cyfraith Cymru

Basement of Ruthun Gaol

Ynglŷn â'r Gymdeithas

Mae Cymdeithas Hanes Cyfraith Cymru yn bodoli er mwyn helaethu gwybodaeth am a hyrwyddo ymchwil i mewn i hanes cyfoethog cyfraith Cymru. Mae yr hanes hwnnw yn ymestyn o system cyfreithiol brodorol y canol oesoedd i gymhwysiad penodol (ac weithiau yn rhyfeddol) yr oesoedd modern yng Nghymru.

Mae'r Gymdeithas hefyd yn cyfeirio at waith cyfreithwyr a sylwebyddion gyda chysylltiadau Cymreig. Mae ei diddordebau hanesyddol yn cynnwys hanes athrawiaethol y gyfraith ac astudiaethau cyd-destunol y gyfraith yn y gymdeithas.

Mae'r Gymdeithas yn cynnal darlithoedd a chynadleddau, ac yn cyhoeddi cyfrolau blynyddol sydd yn gynwysedig yn y pris tanysgrifio.

Aelodaeth

Am fwy o fanylion am y Gymdeithas, neu i ymuno, gweler y tudalen aelodaeth

Newyddion

• 2il Ddarlith Youard Cynhaliwyd cyfarfod y gymdeithas ar 16 Mehefin 2009 a anerchwyd gan Gyfreithiwr y Trysorlys, Mr Paul Jenkins. (07-10-2009) mwy...

• Darlith ar "The Welsh Triads" Ar 16 Gorffennaf 2008, ymunodd y Gymdeithas â Chymdeithas Seldon mewn cyflwyniad o ddarlith gan Dr Sara Elin Robers o Brifysgol Bangor ar "The Welsh Triads" (01-07-2008) mwy...

• Cyhoeddiad newydd: law and disorder in Early Modern Wales: Crime and Authority in the Denbighshire Courts, c.1660-1730 Y mae'r llyfr hwn yn ymwneud â chofnodion llys Sir Ddinbych, rhwng 1660 a 1730. (03-06-2008) mwy...