Written question asked by Lord Burnham (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 May 2002. It was answered by Lord Sainsbury of Turville (Labour) on Monday, 13 May 2002.

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Sainsbury of Turville, Lord

Question

Why the application form for lay membership of employment tribunals contains the question "Are you a Freemason?" when no other voluntary associations are singled out for declaration and whether the question "Are you a Freemason?" contained in application forms for lay membership of employment tribunals is in breach of human rights legislation and the European Convention on Human Rights; and whether this represents unfair discrimination [HL 4085}; [HL 4086].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

635 c9-10WA; HL 4085}; [HL 4086

Session

2001-02

Subjects

Disclosure of information Applications Equality Employment Tribunals Service Freemasonry Public appointments Tribunals