SCECLB314 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)?
Unnecessary. Polarising. Discriminatory.
Outwith devolved powers. Includes self ID so pointless and open to
abuse.
What are your views on the system of enforcement and potential
sanctions for non-compliance proposed in the Bill?
Irrelevant as the bill doesn’t have
legislative competence as pointed out by presiding officer. Will
end up in Supreme Court and cost much public money.
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?
Men will say they are women to bypass the rule
and you won’t be able to stop them as no actual requirement
to be a woman is included. You just have to say you are one. Plus
the huge lawsuit due to legislative incompetence and massive drain
on public resources and purse.
What are your views on the Welsh Government’s assessment
of the financial and other impacts of the Bill?
Underwhelming.
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 don’t think you have the powers to
enforce the bill at all
Do you have any views on matters relating to the legislative
competence of the Senedd including compatibility with the European
Convention on Human Rights?
Well it’s not competent, it’s not
compliant with EA2010 as there’s no proportionate means to
achieve a legitimate aim and you are well aware this is a reserved
area. Look at Scotland and stop this nonsense.
Do you have any views on matters related to the quality of the
legislation, or to the constitutional or other implications of the
Bill?
The quality is poor. It would allow 100% men
claiming they are women to achieve a purported 100 female
government
Are there any other issues that you would like to raise about
the Bill and the accompanying Explanatory Memorandum or any related
matters?
The bill doesn’t remove any actual
barriers to help women to stand for office. It is heavy handed and
not needed.
Anything else?