SCECLB15 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)?
It is anti-democratic, reduces local
representation and scrutiny of MSs. It will lead to a
disenfranchised electorate and in time drive low voter turn out. To
quote Professor Laura McAllister it is a dreadful and I’ll
thought out idea.
What are your views on the system of enforcement and potential
sanctions for non-compliance proposed in the Bill?
Let’s just not get there - let’s
just rescind this crazy idea.
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?
Are any unintended consequences likely to arise from the
Bill?
Potentially reducing the geographical link
between MS and their constituents will reduce scrutiny, drive a
wedge between the parties, disenfranchise voters and in time lead
to a reduction in voter turnout. It is wholly anti democratic.
What are your views on the Welsh Government’s assessment
of the financial and other impacts of the Bill?
Cannot be trusted.
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?
They will manipulate the outcome of the
legislation whatever the electorate say.
Do you have any views on matters relating to the legislative
competence of the Senedd including compatibility with the European
Convention on Human Rights?
It is illegal.
Do you have any views on matters related to the quality of the
legislation, or to the constitutional or other implications of the
Bill?
It is illegal, but the WG will manipulate the
law to get it passed.
Are there any other issues that you would like to raise about
the Bill and the accompanying Explanatory Memorandum or any related
matters?
No.
Anything else?
No.