Senedd Cymru | Welsh Parliament
Bil Senedd Cymru (Rhestrau Ymgeiswyr Etholiadol)| Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill
Ymateb gan Unigolyn | Evidence from Individual
As the Bill uses the term 'gender' rather than 'sex' I feel there is not enough transparency on what the true principles of the Bill are.
This self declaration of 'woman' is ridiculous and will allow for men to be included as women. You either want genuine representation of women or you want self identification of sex. Clearly you cannot have both. A Woman Is An Adult Human Female
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?
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?