SCECLB266 Victoria Camp

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 Victoria Camp | Evidence from Victoria Camp

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)?

Whilst I understand the rationale for this type of proposal it somewhat fails to recognise that even if you get 50% women the role, system and organisational policies will all be more aligned to men and so any women doing the role will likely be miserable. I have first hand experience as a woman and elected member of this - however by enforcing it then tog might find all the other policy and culture issues are brought up by the diverse nature of the candidates and that will fix the wider problems. Let’s hope so,

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

Not sure the point of a bill without a system of enforcement so I’m for it I guess!

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?

Yes that the political parties have no idea how to attract women and that our current system of democracy is so gross and disgusting that it would be amazing if anyone wanted to take part in it!

Are any unintended consequences likely to arise from the Bill?

Lots of old white women who are really not dissimilar to old white men!

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

I don’t have any

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?

I’m not a legislative expert so this question is redundant

Do you have any views on matters relating to the legislative competence of the Senedd including compatibility with the European Convention on Human Rights?

I don’t

Do you have any views on matters related to the quality of the legislation, or to the constitutional or other implications of the Bill?