Written question asked by Gareth Thomas (Clwyd West) (Labour) on Thursday, 7 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 December 2000. It was answered by David Lock (Labour) on Thursday, 14 December 2000 on behalf of the Lord Chancellor's Department.

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Question: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, what assessment he has made of the impact of the Human Rights Act 1998 on the eligibility criteria for the determination of the public funding by the Legal Services Commission of cases before employment tribunals.

Answer: Mr. Gareth Thomas: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what assessment he has made of the impact of the Human Rights Act 1998 on the eligibility criteria for the determination of the public funding by the Legal Services Commission of cases before employment tribunals. [142382] Mr. Lock: Sir Andrew Leggatt is conducting a review of all tribunals. He will, among other things, assess the extent to which current procedures and other arrangements, including representation, comply with our ECHR and EU obligations; and to identify the options for ensuring compliance in the future. It would be premature to make any decisions on extending publicly funded representation in employment tribunals until Sir Andrew's review has been completed.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 359 c241-2W;359 c239-40W; 142382
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Applications Employment Tribunals Service Human rights Legal aid scheme Legal Services Commission Legal costs Tribunals
Legislation: Human Rights Act 1998
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