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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)?
Two huge negatives. One, this breaks the link
between voter and representative - something we have always had in
UK politics. Voting for just a party and not a person’s
values, community links, is going to further ruin trust in
politics. Two, it seems anyone and identify as man or woman, which
makes the aim of equal numbers of men and women frankly
laughable.
What are your views on the system of enforcement and potential
sanctions for non-compliance proposed in the Bill?
Expect parties to put lists of
“males” but call them both men or women. Sanction is
unenforceable.
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?
Does Senedd have competence in this area. The
Speaker, and many others link not. Where is your evidence of your
competence in this area?
Are any unintended consequences likely to arise from the
Bill?
Less people voting, less interest in politics
in Wales.
What are your views on the Welsh Government’s assessment
of the financial and other impacts of the Bill?
It’s a wasteful and expensive way to
trash politics in Wales and treat the electorate like dirt at a
time when there are many more pressing matters.
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?
Again, what is the Welsh Government’s
competence in this area?
Do you have any views on matters relating to the legislative
competence of the Senedd including compatibility with the European
Convention on Human Rights?
You don’t have competence here
Do you have any views on matters related to the quality of the
legislation, or to the constitutional or other implications of the
Bill?
Shabby.
Are there any other issues that you would like to raise about
the Bill and the accompanying Explanatory Memorandum or any related
matters?
None
Anything else?
Shabby solution. We need serious politics, not
virtue signalling nonsense. There are many better ways to help
women and women’s representation in Wales.