SCECLB222 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)?

A person should be chosen to do a job based on their suitability to the job. It makes no difference what gender, colour,

Religion etc someone is as long as the job is completed effectively and in the best interest of the public. We are creating issues but constantly forcing “equality”.

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

The right person for the right job. You are creating issues. The best candidate may be overlooked because they are not the correct sex. It is ridiculous that in 2024 we are trying to get people to fit a criteria instead of employing them based on merit and experience

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?

Wasting time and money on yet another unnecessary 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?