Law courts in the Republic of Ireland are a integral part of the country’s justice system. The focus is often on rehabilitation rather than punishment. It deals with minor criminal offences, as well as small civil claims, family law matters, and licensing issues. While many Welsh lawyers are trained in England and practice across both countries, there is an increasing emphasis on Welsh legal education. While still under the jurisdiction of England and Wales, there has been growing support for a distinct Welsh legal jurisdiction. An important aspect of the Irish legal system is the principle of judicial independence. The regulation school on the religion-primarily based university is set to open in 2016. Universities such as Cardiff, Swansea, and Bangor now offer courses and modules focused specifically on Welsh law. The Children’s Court, part of the District Court, deals with young offenders under the age of 18. With support from legal professionals, political leaders, and the public, Wales is charting its own path within the UK justice system—one that could ultimately lead to a fully autonomous legal structure. The "children first" principle underpins much of Welsh policy, and many diversionary schemes have been praised for reducing youth offending rates across Welsh communities. Litigation funder Hugh McLernon, the director of an organization which is a Bell Group creditor after it bought Bell Group debt for fractions of cents within the dollar and stands to lose tens of hundreds of thousands of dollars if the Bill turns into legislation, has written to every WA Higher Home MP to tell them that former WA governor Malcolm McCusker has agreed to steer a constitutional challenge to the regulation. The Irish Youth Justice Service works alongside the courts to support community-based solutions and diversion programs.