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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 No | Evidence from No

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 absolutely oppose each element of it

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

I absolutely oppose them

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?

This is an awful Bill as there should not be closed lists & candidates should be chosen solely on merit

Are any unintended consequences likely to arise from the Bill?

Selection of candidates that Welsh people do not support & would never have voted for under the current system. What's proposed is undemocratic

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

The money should be spent on other budgets like the NHS & not wasted in this undemocratic nonsense!

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?

No there shouldn't be a Bill & definitely no powers to subordinate! This is an affront to democracy!

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

They do not have the requisite competence to pass this Bill nor do they have the support of Welsh people! A referendum should b held as Ireland have done

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 unconstitutional to proceed with this Bill without putting it to the people via a referendum

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

It should not under any circumstances proceed