SCECLB113 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)?

The theory is sound, however the practice is not. There is no way to ensure equality for.men and women, if anyone can declare themselves a man or a woman. 'woman' is not a theoretical category but a practical biological one. One is not a woman by 'identity' but by biology. You insult women by pretending some men are women, womanhood is non optional.

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

The system of 'trust me bro' is clearly not going to work. If you could trust people not to lie, you wouldn't need a system of enforcement and sanctions in the first place, would you?

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?

More men in power, but in the guise of having more women in power. It's insulting.

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?

Men aren't women. If you're willing to say that they are, you're either stupid or a liar. I don't want stupid people or liars making laws thanks.

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

You are bringing in self ID by the back door. We can see you and woman say no.