The noble Baroness makes a helpful point in drawing a comparison with Gypsies and Travellers. It is domestic case law, not specific legislation, that has determined what we are discussing for Romany Gypsies, Irish Travellers and Scottish Gypsy Travellers. They are distinct racial groups who are covered by our equality legislation. It is case law that has done that, rather than legislation.
Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Baroness Stowell of Beeston
(Conservative)
in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 9 January 2013.
It occurred during Debate on bills
and
Committee proceeding on Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill.
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2012-13
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House of Lords Grand Committee
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