SCECLB37 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)?

I would argue that the percentage representations aren’t far off half.

As a woman, I would much rather the person being elected is a good candidate of either gender, than be a weaker candidate but a woman.

I don’t believe that teaching men that they can’t stand for women’s rights helps in the fight for women’s rights. A man should be perfectly capable of listening to the needs of women and standing up for them, without being one - that is a good candidate.

I don’t agree with positive discrimination targets. I agree with removing the barriers that prevent women from putting themselves forwards.

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

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?

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

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?

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

Anything in line with the ECHR is great!

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

Are there any other issues that you would like to raise about the Bill and the accompanying Explanatory Memorandum or any related matters?

Anything else?

Yes - councils are not taking up the opportunity to consult with the public on the Single Transferable Vote.

Despite residents calling for this in the vale of Glamorgan, we are still being denied this right.

Make consultation on this matter compulsory.