Arbitration and Mediation (Equality) Services Bill [HL]

Key Points

• Extends provisions about arbitration and mediation services and clarifies how equality legislation applies to providers and processes.
• Applies equality laws to the operation and access of arbitration/mediation services to promote fair treatment and accessibility.
• Includes measures to protect victims of domestic abuse in relation to using or accessing these services.
• Contains connected provisions that link these changes to broader equality and civil rights objectives.

Progress

The bill is currently at the Lords' second reading. If it progresses, it will move to the Lords' committee stage and, if approved, proceed to the Commons for consideration.