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National Insurance Contributions Bill

Yes, that seems extremely likely. Indeed, page 12 of the explanatory notes, which carries the sub-heading, ““European convention on human rights””, suggests that the Government half-expect that to be the case. Paragraph 82 states:"““The Government also considers that regulations that may be made under the power are capable of maintaining a fair balance between the individual’s interest and the general community interest without placing an excessive burden on the individual, and therefore that the regulation making powers do not breach obligations””." The Government are talking about capability, but we should ensure that it is impossible for the regulations to do anything other than comply with the ECHR. The Bill, however, does not make any such provision.