The purpose of the draft Deregulation Bill, published on 1 July 2013, is to reduce or remove burdens on civil society, public bodies, the taxpayer and individuals by repealing legislation that is no longer of practical use. The Bill contains a significant amendment to anti-discrimination law. Under Clause 2, S.124 of the Equality Act 2010 will be amended to remove the powers of employment tribunals to make wider recommendations in successful discrimination cases. The purpose of these recommendations is to benefit the whole workforce, rather than just the claimant alone. However, the Government considers that the power adds little to the existing powers of the tribunals and that wider recommendations may not benefit the claimant in question.
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