Written question asked by Jim Sheridan (Labour) on Monday, 3 September 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 September 2012. It was answered by Jo Swinson (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 10 September 2012 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.
Trade Unions
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills what steps he is taking to prevent the blacklisting of trade union members.
[119623]
- Answer
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Employees in the UK are protected against blacklisting by the Employment Relations Act 1999 (Blacklists) Regulations 2010. The Regulations allow them to bring a case to a civil court or an employment tribunal if they suspect that they have been denied employment, suffered detriment or been unfairly dismissed as a result of the use of an illegal blacklist.
As there is no evidence that the practice of blacklisting of trade union members is a widespread problem, the Government do not believe that there is a need for further steps at this time.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 119623; 550 c109W
- Session
- 2012-13
- Subjects
- Vetting Trade unions
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