Bill · started in the Commons
Tribunals (Maximum Compensation Awards) Bill
A Bill to enable maximum limits to be established for compensation in tribunal awards for cases involving unlawful discrimination; and for connected purposes.
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe Tribunals (Maximum Compensation Awards) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 5 July 2010 by Mr Christopher Chope (Conservative). 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.
What the bill does
The Bill would impose a maximum limit of £50,000 on all compensatory awards made by Employment Tribunals arising out of cases brought for unfair or wrongful dismissal or unlawful discrimination.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 5 Jul 2010
- 2nd reading Commons 17 Jun 2011
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 1 May 2012.