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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 18 June 2025

Debate

Employment Rights Bill

Contribution

Amendment 272AC addresses a practical but important concern that the Secretary of State will not personally appear in the tribunal and will delegate this power. In that case, the worker should consent to the specific enforcement officer acting on the Secretary of State’s behalf. The officer must be suitably qualified and competent in employment tribunal matters; I think that that was already discussed earlier today. This is surely only reasonable and fair.

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