SCECLB188 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)?

It sounds as if it will cost more money that could be better spent on public services. It also discussed gender and not sex so will not achieve your objectives as you will end up with men changing their gender (as clearly it is not possible to change sex) which is what your legislation should cover. If you are unable to identify what a woman is, how can you have a representative make up on the population.

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

It is not possible to change sex so by including gender you are not being representative.

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?

You will get lots of men saying that they are women (which is not a biological reality).

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

Sounds like it is going to cost money that would be better spent on public services. We need a more streamlined Government not bloated.

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?

It seems like it will bring in self ID by underhand means.