NDM6608 Debate: The Equality and Human Rights Commission Annual Review 2016-2017

NDM6608 Julie James (Swansea West)

To propose the National Assembly of Wales:

Notes the Equality and Human Rights Commission Wales Committee Annual Review 2016-2017

Equality and Human Rights Commission Wales Committee Annual Review 2016-2017

The following amendments have been tabled:

Amendment 1. Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Regrets that the Equality and Human Right’s Commission’s aim of eliminating violence in the community is hampered by the lack of progress in implementation of the Violence against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Act (Wales) 2015.

Violence against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (Wales) Act 2015

Amendment 2. Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

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Notes that the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s aim of eliminating violence in the community requires implementation of the wider Welsh Government pledges made during the passage of the Violence against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Act (Wales) 2015.

Amendment 3. Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Notes with concern the increase in reported hate crime in Wales.

Amendment 4. Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Notes that the Equality and Human Right’s Commission’s efforts to ensure that equality and human rights are embedded in work taken forward under the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2017 will require “real and meaningful dialogue between communities, individuals and their public services” as called for by the Future Generations Commissioner in her draft strategic plan.

Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015

Future Generations Commissioner – Draft Strategic Plan 2017-23