I can absolutely give the hon. Gentleman that assurance, because this Bill is not about taking discretion from the courts. It is about deterring spurious claims and sending a message to the courts that we want them to focus on ensuring that they are on the side of the person who has done the right thing. Of course, where the wrong thing has been done, the force of the law is there to provide an appropriate remedy. However, all too often cases are brought that I think frankly should not be brought. If the hon. Gentleman talks to small businesses in his constituency, I am sure he will find many examples of firms that say, “Actually, when I get a case against me, it’s just too much of a hassle to defend it.”
Social Action, Responsibility and Heroism Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Grayling
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 21 July 2014.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Social Action, Responsibility and Heroism Bill.
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