SCECLB53 Graham Lusty
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)?
The legislation is not required. Candidates
should be elected on their ability to carry out the wishes of those
who vote for them, and should not be a candidate due to
manipulation of the process by introducing legislation to deny
other candidates the opportunity
What are your views on the system of enforcement and potential
sanctions for non-compliance proposed in the Bill?
It's illegal, individuals can decide or not
whether to disclose their gender and should not be fearful of any
sanctions or restrictions
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?
Definition of a woman
What are your views on the Welsh Government’s assessment
of the financial and other impacts of the Bill?
Wasted public finances
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?
The legislation is not required. The process
will be legally challenged if a male candidate identifying
themselves as a woman is not allowed to stand.
What is the criteria for the denial?
Do you have any views on matters relating to the legislative
competence of the Senedd including compatibility with the European
Convention on Human Rights?
I believe that it's your human right to have
the absolute control on what they need or want to disclose
Do you have any views on matters related to the quality of the
legislation, or to the constitutional or other implications of the
Bill?
No veiw
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?
Legislation is a nest of worms that will
detract from the core issue which should be representing the
community not some arbitrary list