SCECLB8 Individual

Senedd Cymru | Welsh Parliament

Y Pwyllgor Biliau Diwygio | Reform Bill Committee

Bil Senedd Cymru (Rhestrau Ymgeiswyr Etholiadol)| Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill

Ymateb gan Unigolyn | Evidence from Individual

What are your views on the general principles of the Bill and the need for legislation to deliver the Welsh Government’s stated policy objective (to make the Senedd a more effective legislature by ensuring it is broadly representative of the gender make-up of the population)?

Outrageous policy. This is effectively discriminating against candidates of other genders in law. Also, contrary to the idea of free and fair election of representatives.

What are your views on the system of enforcement and potential sanctions for non-compliance proposed in the Bill?

N/a should not be a policy at all

Are there any potential barriers to the implementation of the Bill’s provisions? If so, what are they, and are they adequately taken into account in the Bill and the accompanying Explanatory Memorandum and Regulatory Impact Assessment?

Discrimination.

Are any unintended consequences likely to arise from the Bill?

Discrimination

What are your views on the Welsh Government’s assessment of the financial and other impacts of the Bill?

Waste of money

What are your views on the balance between the information contained on the face of the Bill and what is left to subordinate legislation? Are the powers for Welsh Ministers to make subordinate legislation appropriate?

N/a

Do you have any views on matters relating to the legislative competence of the Senedd including compatibility with the European Convention on Human Rights?

Not compatible

Do you have any views on matters related to the quality of the legislation, or to the constitutional or other implications of the Bill?

Discriminatory