Petitioning – a year on and over 100 petitions strong
The National Assembly for Wales’ Petitions Committee is a year old and has received over 100 petitions.
The Petitions Committee will celebrate a successful first year on July 15th, with an event called “Reflections and Projections” whilst also looking forward at ways of increasing participation in the democratic process.
A major milestone for the petitions committee was the launch in April of the e-petitions system which, in just over two months, has contributed a fifth of the total of petitions for the whole year. The system allows members of the public to submit, view and sign petitions online, making it quick, easy and convenient to give their views on Welsh issues to the Assembly.
Chair of the Petitions Committee Val Lloyd AM said: “The committee has been delighted by the number of petitions it has received in its first year. The impact of the e-petitioning system in particular has been incredibly positive and proves that if we use modern and accessible ways to help people understand, engage and participate in Welsh democracy, people will realise their voices and opinions are not just heard, but are acted upon.