P-06-1267 Create a recall mechanism for poorly performing Members of the Senedd

P-06-1267 Create a recall mechanism for poorly performing Members of the Senedd

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This petition was submitted by Stan Robinson - Voice of Wales, having collected a total of 175 signatures.

 

Text of Petition:                     

We call on the Senedd to urge the Welsh Government to introduce a mechanism where constituents are able to recall their MS and call a subsequent by-election, similar to the mechanism introduced by The Recall of MPs Act 2015.

 

If a Member of the Senedd fails in his/her duty a mechanism should be in place to replace him/her.

 

Additional Information:

In my opinion this is an example of this:

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/questions-over-statement-from-tory-ms-who-missed-crucial-senedd-covid-pass-vote-as-it-is-confirmed-he-was-offered-the-chance-to-vote-by-telephone/ar-AAPcowJ.

 

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Status

This petition was considered completed by the Petitions Committee at its meeting on 25/04/2022.

 

The Committee considered the petition and agreed to forward the petition to the Special Purpose Committee on Senedd Reform, for them to consider as part of their deliberations, as they are currently considering issues around the future election of MSs. In forwarding the petition on, the Committee agreed close the petition and thank the petitioner.

 

Full details of the consideration of this petition by the Committee and related documents can be seen on the Meetings tab above.

It was first considered by the Petitions Committee on 25/04/2022.

 

Senedd Constituency and Region

  • Swansea West
  • South Wales West

 

Further information

Business type: Petition

Reason considered: Senedd Business;

Status: For consideration

First published: 19/04/2022