Since 1982, there has been effective legislation to dissuade that kind of act, but the effectiveness of that legislation has diminished over time to such a level that it is no longer worth applying. The damages cap is so low in real terms that it has become ineffective as a disincentive.
Employment Agencies and Trade Unions
Proceeding contribution from
Jerome Mayhew
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 11 July 2022.
It occurred during Debates on delegated legislation on Employment Agencies and Trade Unions.
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