Proceeding contribution from Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 13 March 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Employment Bill [HL].

Employment Bill [HL]

Let me just finish. In fairness, I have to try to explain this first, and then I can be shot down. If on the other hand, we have Clause 17 as it stands, with no safeguards, the only safeguard would be the safeguards at common law. I promise everybody here that the BNP, which specialises in milking for damages in claims of this kind, would go before the courts here and in Strasbourg. My object is to minimise the risk of litigation and maximise the certainty of the law. I will now of course give way to the noble Lord, Lord Wedderburn.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 699 c308-9GC
Session: 2007-08
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects: Conditions of employment Criminal investigation Employment Fees and charges Enforcement Fines Employment agencies Powers Membership Minimum wage Political parties Temporary employment Trade unions Shipping Unemployed people Voluntary work Revenue and Customs
Legislation: Employment Bill (HL) 2007-08
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Employment Bill [HL]

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