The Rt Hon Alun Michael OBE JP OStJ PC FRSA has agreed to take on the role of CWVYS President with immediate effect.
Alun has a long career of public service, he served as Deputy Home Secretary and in 1997 he introduced Community Safety Partnerships, Youth Offending Teams and the Youth Justice Board.
He was Secretary of State for Wales from 1998 to 1999 and then as the first First Secretary of Wales (later known as First Minister) and Leader of Welsh Labour from 1999 to 2000.
Most recently he served as South Wales Police and Crime Commissioner from 2012 to 2024.
Throughout his career he has been an advocate for children and young people, and is on record as a longtime supporter of votes for 16 year-olds, and even at one time suggesting that 14 year-olds should vote and be introduced to the democratic system while still supported in education to do so.
Since retiring from public office Alun has become an Ambassador for Action for Children and is a passionate supporter of their work to tackle child criminal exploitation.
We welcome the knowledge and dedication that Alun will bring to his role as our new President, croeso cynnes i ti Alun!