Proceeding contribution from Charlie Elphicke (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Friday, 22 October 2010. It occurred during Debate on bill on Lawful Industrial Action (Minor Errors) Bill.

Lawful Industrial Action (Minor Errors) Bill

I completely agree with my hon. Friend, who makes a strong, powerful point. The situation is that the hon. Member for Hayes and Harlington alleges an uncertainty that seems not to exist. The Bill would seem on the one hand to reverse the burden of proof, and on the other to introduce a concept of substantial compliance that creates even more uncertainty. As a former lawyer, the concept ““substantial”” is relatively well understood: it normally means 80:20. However, substantial compliance in the context of the Bill creates a further question. What is 80:20 in terms of compliance?

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 516 c1240
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Disclosure of information Ballots Industrial disputes Injunctions Trade unions Torts Strikes British Airways Unite
Legislation: Lawful Industrial Action (Minor Errors) Bill 2010-12
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Lawful Industrial Action (Minor Errors) Bill

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