SCECLB238 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)?

I am opposed to the Bill because it brings in Self-ID of sex/gender without being honest about its intentions.

The Bill would modify the Equality Act 2010 and so it is of interest for all within the UK to block it.

As it deals with reserved matters, the Senedd Presiding Officer has already stated that the Senedd does not have legislative competence to push forward this Bill, and it must therefore be abandoned.

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

I am opposed to Self-ID of sex/gender. It is harmful to women.

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?

Bringing in legislation that enables Self-ID of gender/sex will have negative consequences on women. Single-sex services, which are needed for our safety, dignity and privacy, will no longer be enforceable.

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?

The Human Rights of women will be breached by this bill introducing self-ID of sex/gender

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?

As with the Scottish GRR, the introduction of Self-ID in one part of the UK will impact the rest of the country, having a negative impact on all women.