Questions to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution

QNR – in the Senedd on 25 January 2023.

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Photo of Janet Finch-Saunders Janet Finch-Saunders Conservative

(Translated) What legal advice has the Counsel General provided to the Welsh Government regarding its policy on the legal status of gender self-identification?

Photo of Mick Antoniw Mick Antoniw Labour

This Government is committed to supporting all LGBTQ+ communities, as set out in the programme for government, and to simplifying the process for obtaining a gender recognition certificate.

Photo of Mabon ap Gwynfor Mabon ap Gwynfor Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Is the Counsel General content that the Trade in Animals and Related Products (Amendment and Legislative Functions) and Animal Health (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022 are enforceable?

Photo of Mick Antoniw Mick Antoniw Labour

(Translated)

The regulations enshrine functions from unretained EU directives that have been legally enforceable across Great Britain for many years. These standards are already implemented by import controls as part of a framework that protects our biosecurity. I am confident that the regulations ensure full legal and operational enforceability. 

Photo of Mabon ap Gwynfor Mabon ap Gwynfor Plaid Cymru

(Translated) What assessment has the Counsel General made of the impact the UK Parliament's decision to block the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill will have on devolution in Wales?

Photo of Mick Antoniw Mick Antoniw Labour

As the First Minister has said, this is a dangerous moment. It sets a worrying precedent and is another example of the UK Government’s approach to the devolution settlements of the United Kingdom. We will do everything that we can to protect our settlement and the laws passed by this Senedd.