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Proceeding contribution from Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 13 July 2005. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HL) on Equality Bill (HL).

Equality Bill [HL]

Is the Minister aware that in the Sex Discrimination and Race Relations Acts similar powers were given for the reasons that she has just expressed, but without the safeguard of a commission first to consider such matters. I recognise that times have changed and that we are more sensitive to Henry VIII clauses than in those days, but would the Minister take a look at those statutes when she examines how best to comply will the recommendations of the Delegated Powers Committee?

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
673 c1188 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Staff Education Contracts Civil partnerships Care homes Curriculum Courts Carers Age Equality Immigration controls Gender Exemptions Faith schools Harassment Facilities Immigration officers National security Parents Local education authorities Membership Public bodies Older people Public opinion Transport Schools Training Religion Registration of births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships Sexuality Religious freedom Religious persons Transgender people
Legislation
Equality Bill (HL) 2005-06
Link
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