Arbitration and Mediation Services (Equality) Bill [HL]

Key Points

• Equality legislation would apply to arbitration and mediation services to ensure fair treatment and accessibility.
• It sets out how equality rules should operate within arbitration and mediation processes.
• The bill includes protections for victims of domestic abuse in relation to these services.
• There are connected or related provisions linked to these aims.
• The measure originates in the Lords and reflects a focus on justice, equality and civil rights.

Progress

Status: Lords’ 2nd Reading. The bill originated in the Lords. The available record shows a first reading in 2014 and the current 2nd reading; no later stages are listed in this information.