Written question asked by Lord Avebury (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 March 2000. It was answered by Baroness Blackstone (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 March 2000.

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Blackstone, Baroness

Question

What are their views on the growing practice by employers of asking for details on job applicants sexual orientation; whether they will make it clear that employers should not discriminate against a job applicant who declines to give this information; and whether they have taken advice on the compatibility of this practice with Article 8 of the European Convention of Human Rights. [HL 1487].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 1487; 611 c17-8WA

Session

1999-00

Subjects

Disclosure of information Applications Employment Equality European Convention on Human Rights Recruitment Sexuality