Proceeding contribution from Fiona Mactaggart (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 29 June 2011. It occurred during Adjournment debate on Convention on Domestic Workers.

Convention on Domestic Workers

As I understand it, the Act does apply to private domestic workers, with the exception of section 51, which provides a specific exclusion in relation to criminal prosecution. It is not usual for people in a small workplace to go to criminal prosecution without previously having been advised by inspectors, unless there has been a death or serious injury. As I said in my speech, perhaps the Minister can give us an example of where criminal prosecution has taken place in a small workplace.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 530 c289-90WH
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: Westminster Hall
Subjects: Employment Human rights International cooperation Domestic service Standards Treaties Visas International Labour Organization
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Convention on Domestic Workers

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