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Finally, the amendment includes a power that will allow us to extend this new legislation to other individuals, such as certain self-employed persons. These matters would be subject to consultation first, to ensure we get things right and listen to employers and workers. This amendment draws on legislation that commenced in Ireland last year, but goes further in certain important respects—for example, by extending rights to workers who experience relevant harassment and discrimination, not just at the hands of their employer but from third parties such as clients and customers of an employer. It is, if you like, Ireland-plus.