Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 February 1998. It was answered by Lord Simon of Highbury (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 February 1998.

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Simon of Highbury, Lord

Question

Whether, in the light of the judgment of the Court of Appeal of 17 December 1997 in Martins v Marks and Spencer plc (The Times Law Reports, 15 January), they will take steps to ensure that complaints of unlawful discrimination are determined within a reasonable time, in accordance with Article 6(1) of the European Convention on Human Rights. [HL 199].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 199; 585 c105WA

Session

1997-98

Subjects

Complaints Administrative delays Employment Equality Industrial Tribunal European Convention on Human Rights Judgements