Elfyn Llwyd

MP Elfyn Llwyd, Member of the British Parliament speaking at The Strasbourg Conference on International Law & Human Rights 2014

Elfyn Llwyd, PC (born 26 September 1951) is a Welsh barrister and politician.

Biography

Before being elected, Elfyn worked as a solicitor and was called to the bar as a barrister in 1997. He has also served as President of the Gwynedd Law Society. Elfyn Llwyd MP is Plaid Cymru's Westminster Group Leader and represents the Dwyfor Meirionydd constituency, WINNING it at the 2010 elections. Previously, he represented the old Meirionydd Nant Conwy constituency, winning the seat at four successive elections between 1992 and 2005.

At Westminster, Elfyn has been instrumental in campaigning for prison reform and for the rights of veterans, as well as contributing to the ongoing efforts to get more powers devolved to Wales. He has held various positions in Westminster, including many shadow positions as spokesperson, and has held many posts in select committees.

Education

He was born in BETWS Y COED in 1951 and was educated at Llanrwst and the University of Aberystwyth.

Special Achievements

Elfyn Llwyd was involved in the high-profile attempts from 2004 onwards to impeach Tony Blair for misleading the UK Parliament over the war in Iraq. He later led PLAID'S contribution to the push for an Inquiry into the Iraq War, which eventually was granted.

Learn More

"Tackling Violence against Women at HOME and Abroad" A Lecture by MP Elfyn Llwyd, Member of the British Parliament. The Strasbourg Conference on International Law & HUMAN RIGHTS 2014 "The Role of International Law to Promote Sustainable Development, Youth Empowerment & Women's Rights" (Strasbourg; April 14th - 16th, 2014)

Voting summary and speeches

External links and references

ICD website profile