SCECLB313 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)?

This is obviously a way for men to gain an advantage by self ID as a woman for selection. This would deny a biological woman the place which makes a mockery or the protected characteristic of sex.

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

I think this would be deemed illegal if challenged in court.

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?

It’s illegal and the Senedd does not have jurisdiction in this area.

Are any unintended consequences likely to arise from the Bill?

Yes, once again, men would have a political advantage over women - women have fought hard for their rights politically and to be heard. We could potentially have a complete list of men here with no biological women selected.

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

The Welsh Government has not only opinion, assessed the impact of the nil on Women and Girls and are putting Men’s rights above them.

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?