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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.

What this 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.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Sir Christopher ChopeConservative

Parliament last updated

1 May 2012

In Plain English

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This bill would cap compensatory awards in Employment Tribunals at £50,000 for claims of unfair or wrongful dismissal and unlawful discrimination. It aims to limit the damages tribunals can award in these cases.

Key Points

  • Imposes a maximum of £50,000 on compensatory awards by Employment Tribunals for unfair or wrongful dismissal and unlawful discrimination.
  • Applies to compensatory awards in those tribunal claims.
  • Sponsored by Sir Christopher Chope in the House of Commons.
  • Originated in the Commons; first reading on 5 July 2010 and second reading on 17 June 2011.

Progress

The bill is currently at the Second Reading in the Commons; introduced in 2010, with the second reading in 2011. No later progress is recorded in the provided information.

Who is affected?

Employees and workers bringing claims of unfair or wrongful dismissal or unlawful discriminationEmployers and employers' organisations facing such tribunal claimsEmployment Tribunals and their staff/judges who administer or award compensation

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

5 Jul 2010

2nd readingCommons

17 Jun 2011

Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
1st readingLords
2nd readingLords
Committee stageLords
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3rd readingLords
Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Tribunals (Maximum Compensation Awards)

1 Jan 1970
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 31 2010-2012 (as introduced)
BillCommons
16 Jun 2011

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.