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
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.
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
Business type: Petition
Reason considered: Senedd Business;
Status: For consideration
First published: 19/04/2022