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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 16 June 2025
Debate
Employment Rights BillContribution
The risk here is twofold. First, we risk overenforcement, where state authorities, emboldened by broad new powers, feel compelled to act swiftly and punitively even in cases of minor technical or good-faith breaches. Secondly, we risk misdirected enforcement, where enforcement activity targets low-hanging fruit rather than the worst offenders, simply because smaller businesses are easier to reach or less able to defend themselves. This is not justice; it is just convenience disguised as policy.
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