Equality Bill

We strongly support this clause. The Minister has explained why. One of the problems about the existing order of things is that individual proceedings deal only with individual problems and yet often they relate to systemic problems which require systemic solutions. It is very important that the tribunal which has heard all the evidence is able to make recommendations on a wider basis. The Equality and Human Rights Commission will, of course, have strategic law enforcement as part of its functions. This ensures that in an individual case the tribunal does not order but recommends in ways that will obviate the problems that have arisen and, in my view, that will cut down litigation, cut down the excessive importance given to individuals and deal with the systemic problems. I hope that that reassures the noble Lord that this is an admirable clause. Clause 123 agreed. Clauses 124 to 127 agreed. Clause 128 : Time limits Clause 128 : Time limits Amendments 108RA to 108RD not moved. Clause 128 agreed. Clauses 129 to 147 agreed. House resumed. Clause 148 : Public sector equality duty Amendment 108S Moved by