CPA BIMR Conference starts in Cardiff

CPA Senedd hosted the BIMR 3-day conference, held in June.

The conference was called Addressing the Needs of a Modern Parliament.

It included the BIMR AGM.

A core theme of the conference was diversity and inclusion. The BIMR LGBT+ network was launched during the conference, which is a key milestone. There was also a workshop on the importance of LGBT voices in parliament.

There was a workshop on how parliaments enable full and effective participation of people with disabilities.

Other topics addressed were the use of new technology and AI in parliaments, and supporting parliamentarians’ wellbeing and mental health. Members of the Welsh Youth Parliament shared their experiences with delegates.

Three delegates represented CPA UK at this year’s conference.

Parliamentarians from across the BIM Region were there. The region represents the UK, Cyprus, the Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Guernsey, Alderney, the Isle of Man, Jersey, Malta, Northern Ireland, Scotland, St Helena and Wales.

Delegates in Cardiff

Logo for new BIMR LGBT+ Network