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Proceeding contribution from Lord Falconer of Thoroton (Labour) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 19 October 2005. It occurred during Debate on bill on Equality Bill [HL].

Equality Bill [HL]

I agree with the noble Lord’s second point. I shall need to think about this, but I believe that it is envisaged that if the information were given to the commission today, then in 2075, even without the consent of the intelligence services, it would be possible for the commission to disclose the information. I believe that that is the effect of the wording, but perhaps I may check the position and ensure that that is the case. The noble Lord’s first point related to whether the court had a specific power in this matter. I do not think that such a power is set out in the Bill. The only power given to anyone is in relation to the Investigatory Powers Tribunal. On Question, amendment agreed to.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
674 c784 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Disability Children Disclosure of information Codes of practice Age Disability Rights Commission Commission for Racial Equality Civil proceedings Equality Human rights Gender Equality and Human Rights Commission Equal Opportunities Commission Public appointments Monitoring Religion Sexuality
Legislation
Equality Bill (HL) 2005-06
Link
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