Chapter 1
The Nation
Article 1 - The Nation
The nation of Wales is founded on the values of respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities. Pluralism, non-discrimination, tolerance, justice, solidarity and equality between women and men will prevail.
The Welsh nation hereby affirms its inalienable, indefeasible, and sovereign right to choose its own form of Government, to determine its relations with other nations, and to develop its life, political, economic and cultural, in accordance with its own genius and traditions.
Article 2 - Citizens
It is the entitlement and birthright of every person born in the country of Wales, which includes its islands and seas, to be part of the Welsh nation. That is also the entitlement of all persons otherwise qualified in accordance with law to be citizens of Wales.
Furthermore, the Welsh nation cherishes its special affinity with people of Welsh ancestry living abroad who share its cultural identity and heritage. It shall maintain concern for Welsh national minorities in neighbouring countries, for the historic diaspora of the Welsh Nation and for Welsh emigrants and workers abroad and shall foster their contacts with the homeland. A special recognition will be afforded to the descendants of the settlers of the Welsh colony in Patagonia, cultural links with that region shall be maintained. It shall provide for the preservation of the natural wealth and cultural heritage and create opportunities for the harmonious development of society and culture in Wales.
Article 3 - State Name and Symbols
The name of the state is Cymru, or, in the English language, Wales.
The flag of Wales is the Ddriag Goch, a red dragon on a white and green striped banner. The ratio of the width of the flag to the length thereof is one to two. The colours of the flag are in the following order: white and then green. Each colour occupies a horizontal band covering one half of the area of the flag. The dragon is positioned centrally so that it lies with one half in the white field and the other in the green field.
The national anthem of Wales is "Mae Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau".
The Seal of Wales will consist of the arms of Wales surrounded by a belt with the words pleidiol wyf i'm gwlad. The reverse of the seal will bear an image of Y Ddraig Goch
The nation of Wales is founded on the values of respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities. Pluralism, non-discrimination, tolerance, justice, solidarity and equality between women and men will prevail.
The Welsh nation hereby affirms its inalienable, indefeasible, and sovereign right to choose its own form of Government, to determine its relations with other nations, and to develop its life, political, economic and cultural, in accordance with its own genius and traditions.
Article 2 - Citizens
It is the entitlement and birthright of every person born in the country of Wales, which includes its islands and seas, to be part of the Welsh nation. That is also the entitlement of all persons otherwise qualified in accordance with law to be citizens of Wales.
Furthermore, the Welsh nation cherishes its special affinity with people of Welsh ancestry living abroad who share its cultural identity and heritage. It shall maintain concern for Welsh national minorities in neighbouring countries, for the historic diaspora of the Welsh Nation and for Welsh emigrants and workers abroad and shall foster their contacts with the homeland. A special recognition will be afforded to the descendants of the settlers of the Welsh colony in Patagonia, cultural links with that region shall be maintained. It shall provide for the preservation of the natural wealth and cultural heritage and create opportunities for the harmonious development of society and culture in Wales.
Article 3 - State Name and Symbols
The name of the state is Cymru, or, in the English language, Wales.
The flag of Wales is the Ddriag Goch, a red dragon on a white and green striped banner. The ratio of the width of the flag to the length thereof is one to two. The colours of the flag are in the following order: white and then green. Each colour occupies a horizontal band covering one half of the area of the flag. The dragon is positioned centrally so that it lies with one half in the white field and the other in the green field.
The national anthem of Wales is "Mae Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau".
The Seal of Wales will consist of the arms of Wales surrounded by a belt with the words pleidiol wyf i'm gwlad. The reverse of the seal will bear an image of Y Ddraig Goch