A Bill to provide that teachers and other education staff may choose to be accompanied to disciplinary or grievance hearings by a person other than a trade union representative or colleague; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
7 March 2022
This bill would allow teachers and other education staff to be accompanied to disciplinary or grievance hearings by a person they choose, rather than restricting accompaniment to a trade union representative or a colleague. It aims to widen support options during hearings and clarify who may accompany staff. The measure applies to education sector hearings and related purposes.
The bill has been introduced and is at its first reading in the Commons; it has not yet progressed to committee stage. Next steps would typically include a Second Reading and consideration by a committee.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill was withdrawn on 2 March 2022 and will not progress any further.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
