SCECLB302 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)?

To increase women in the Senedd I want you to ensure that your choice of candidates are adult human female, biological sex should be your determining factor for the legislation. Gender is a word for men to hide behind, and should not be used.

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

I worry that men will declare themselves female so that they will continue to dominate the Senedd and can then use sanctions against women who understand what biological sex means and thereby silence opposition.

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?

Self declaration or GRC holders will use this as a means to punish and deny adult human females in Wales.

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

Cost of implementing this bill and other impacts have not been thought through, just rushed and the impact you state is the aim of the bill will not come about, but will impact women.

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?

Welsh people need crystal clear language in the legislation and for Welsh Ministers to declare what campaign groups are supporting them to make changes to the Bill proposed.

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?

I feel that the declared intention of the bill is a smoke screen for men to keep control in the Senedd, and as they do in the wider world.

Are there any other issues that you would like to raise about the Bill and the accompanying Explanatory Memorandum or any related matters?

Biological sex is the most important factor when compiling the lists of candidates.