A motion is a proposal for discussion at Party Conference. Motions that are adopted (voted for by party members at Conference) become party resolutions and official party policy, or change the way we run our Party. The deadlines for motion proposals, amendments and emergency motions have now passed. Members will debate the motions in three sessions at Party Conference.
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2020 Motions
Policy:
1. A Policy for Women in the Criminal Justice System
Proposed by: Greater Manchester WE Branch
Amendment to include disabled women and other protected characteristics
Amendment proposed by: Freya Papworth on behalf of the Disability Caucus
The motion proposer accepted this amendment.
2. Combating Ageism requires action now
Proposed by: WE Windsor Branch
Amendment to change ‘beauty’ to ‘cosmetic’
Amendment proposed by: The Greater Manchester Branch of the Women’s Equality Party
The motion proposer accepted this amendment.
3. Removing GCSEs from the English and Welsh Education System
Proposed by: Caroline Hunt
4. An Online Education Policy for Disabled Children and Young People
Proposed by: Samantha Kelly on behalf of the Women’s Equality Disability Caucus
Amendment title: An online education policy for disabled people across the UK
Amendment proposed by: Esthi Thurston
The motion proposer accepted this amendment.
5. Valuing the work of BAME women in health and social care roles
Proposed by: WE Lambeth Branch
6. Update the Equality Act to include socio-economic status as a protected characteristic
Proposed by: Sellisha Lockyer
7. What’s it worth? Addressing income inequality through pay transparency
Proposed by: Policy Committee
8. Support for women disproportionately affected by long-term effects of Covid-19 and other pandemics
Proposed by: The Women’s Equality Party Policy Committee
Amendment to ensure the motion does not result in a ‘2-tier system’, separating long-term effects of Covid-19 from other chronic health conditions
Amendment proposed by: Freya Papworth on behalf of the Disability Caucus
9. Statutory funding for women escaping violence to rebuild their lives
Proposed by: The Women’s Equality Party Policy Committee
10. Reimagining the UK Economic and Political System
Proposed by: The Women’s Equality Party Policy Committee
Amendment to remove random appointments to Local Councils
Amendment proposed by: Francesca Pridding on behalf of the Steering Committee
11. An affirmative consent law
Proposed by: Mandu Reid, Leader of the Women’s Equality Party
12. Support and promote healthy and positive ageing for all women in the UK
Proposed by: WE Lewisham Branch
First amendment to include the Social Model of disability as a leading example
Amendment proposed by: Rosie Loker
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Second Amendment to highlight the prevalence of domestic abuse separately to elder abuse
Amendment proposed by: Greater Manchester Branch
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The motion proposer accepted these amendments.
13. Improved care after pregnancy loss
Proposed by: Cairis Grant-Hickey
Amendment Title: Preserving Abortion Rights
Amendment proposed by: Cath Smith
The motion proposer accepted this amendment.
14. Regulation of and liability for the porn industry relating to illegal images
Proposed by: Alex Borwick
15. Ending sexism in schools: Curriculum, culture and environment
Proposed by: WE Barnet Branch
Amendment to expand the scope of the motion to ensure it is intersectional and addresses the overlapping discriminations that take place in schools
Amendment proposed by: Sellisha Lockyer on behalf of the BAME Caucus
The motion proposer accepted this amendment.
Emergency Motion:
EM1. A new settlement for social care - Addressing the Social Care Emergency in the UK
Proposed by: Athena Stevens
Business:
16. Constitutional Amendments Required by 2018 Conference Decisions
Proposed by: The Women's Equality Party Steering Committee
17. Appointments to the Steering Committee and the Appeals Body
Proposed by: The Women's Equality Party Steering Committee
18. Steering Committee Business
Proposed by: The Women's Equality Party Steering Committee
Amendment to add Steering Committee terms for Hub Co-ordinators and Policy Committee Members
Amendment proposed by: The Women’s Equality Party Steering Committee
The motion proposer accepted this amendment.
19. Use fairer voting systems for internal Women's Equality Party elections
Proposed by: WE Leeds Branch
20. Caucuses in the Women’s Equality Party
Proposed by: The Women's Equality Party Steering Committee
Amendment to clarify the election process for Steering Committee representatives and the criteria for becoming a recognised Caucus
Amendment proposed by: Rosie Loker on behalf of the Disability Caucus
The motion proposer accepted this amendment.
21. Branch leadership
Proposed by: WE Hackney Branch
Amendment to changet to branch composition requirements
Amendment proposed by: Greater Manchester Branch
The motion proposer accepted this amendment.
22. Inclusion of Student Branch Societies in the Women’s Equality Party Constitution
Proposed by: WE Sheffield Branch
23. Deputies to The Leader
Proposed by: Mandu Reid, Leader of the Women’s Equality Party
24. Making equality-led climate action a core goal
Proposed by: WE Hackney branch
Amendment to mainstream climate change across all WE objectives
Amendment proposed by: The Exeter branch of the Women's Equality Party
25. The Women’s Equality Party should adopt an anti-racism policy
Proposed by: Korina Holmes
These motions have been validated by the Agenda Committee and the Policy Committee. Please note: while we are carrying out a consultation following from the special debate at conference 2018, the Agenda Committee will not accept amendments in relation to the consultation, including the definition or interpretation of related terminology or language.