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Bill · started in the Commons

Trade Union Rights and Freedoms Bill

Make provision for the law relating to the rights and freedoms of workers and of trade unions, the regulation of relations between employers and workers, protection of employment in lawful industrial action, and remedies in trade disputes; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Trade Union Rights and Freedoms Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 13 December 2006 by John McDonnell (Labour). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 13 Dec 2006
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 1 Nov 2007.