Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 September 2004. It was answered by Baroness Ashton of Upholland (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 September 2004.

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Ashton of Upholland, Baroness

Question

Whether there is evidence, either in relation to the right of petition under the First Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights or under the legal systems of Contracting Parties to the Covenant, that a free-standing legal provision against discrimination could lead to an increase in the amount of litigation. [HL 4066]. - Inc figures.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 4066; 664 c181-2WA

Session

2003-04

Subjects

Complaints Equality Human rights Treaties UN Human Rights Committee International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

Contains statistics

Yes