SCECLB415 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)?
The Llywdd has stated that the bill is not
legally clear
What are your views on the system of enforcement and potential
sanctions for non-compliance proposed in the Bill?
Taking someone's statement that they are a
woman at face value means that men can self identify as women. Self
id is not UK law or govt policy. It is contrary to the Equality Act
2010 and will be open to abuse by men. Allowing self id will damage
the reputation of Wales as it did in Scotland.
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?
It would be legally flawed, open to abuse and
cause reputational damage
What are your views on the Welsh Government’s assessment
of the financial and other impacts of the Bill?
Legal challenges will drain finances
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?
Do you have any views on matters related to the quality of the
legislation, or to the constitutional or other implications of the
Bill?
It is not required
Are there any other issues that you would like to raise about
the Bill and the accompanying Explanatory Memorandum or any related
matters?
It does not remove barriers to women being
elected and is open to abuse by men
Anything else?