SCECLB191 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)?

Unnecessary, and I believe it will result in an even lower quality Senedd

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

To accept a statement of gender is idiotic, and risks the Senedd ending up in a farcical situation where the make up of the members us anything but gender balanced.

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?

There is a good chance that the Senedd will then consist of over representation of small minority, single issue groups that will then works an unrepresentative level of power and influence, that is detached from the wishes of the electorate.

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

I think it underestimates the cost.

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?