Proceeding contribution from Malcolm Wicks (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 14 July 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill on Employment Bill [Lords].
Employment Bill [Lords]
Absolutely right; I agree with the hon. Gentleman. We are concerned that removing reference to former membership of a political party would provide an avenue by which individuals with extreme political views could infiltrate a trade union. For example, a BNP member could resign his or her party membership on learning of the union's intention to expel him or her, only to rejoin once the threat of expulsion had passed. The process could continue indefinitely, thus imposing considerable administrative costs on the union and undermining its rights, as determined by the European courts.
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- 479 c103
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- 2007-08
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- Codes of practice ACAS Advisory services Employment Industrial relations Finance European Convention on Human Rights Industrial disputes Fines Employment agencies Entertainers Dismissal Journalism Membership Minimum wage Political parties Standards Tribunals Trade unions Migrant workers Young people Small businesses Shipping Territorial waters Voluntary work British National Party Employment Dispute Resolution Review Maritime law
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- Employment Bill (HL) 2007-08
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