Legislative & Policy Commitee

ELA’s responses to Government and other bodies' consultations are organised through working parties made up of volunteer ELA members. Working parties are made up of representatives from the diverse sectors of our membership – barristers, solicitors who represent both employers and employees, members from the voluntary, public and private sectors and trade unions. Our members work together to analyse proposed legislation, consider how it will work in practice and suggest ways to improve it. We are not concerned by what is helpful to employers or employees.

We receive a large number of applications from ELA members to join the L&P Committee, which is always over-subscribed. It is very encouraging that there is such enthusiasm for this important part of ELA’s work.

As a result of this high level of interest, we adopt the following policy for accepting new committee members:

When an appropriate opportunity arises with a new working party formed to respond to a given consultation, we send out an email alert to members inviting expressions of interest for that particular consultation. Members who express an interest in getting involved in a given consultation will be contacted and, where possible, invited to contribute. Some consultations also receive a high volume of interest, so it is not always possible to take everyone who volunteers. However, we try to share out the opportunities as much as possible. When opportunities arise, those who show commitment can be invited on to the committee itself. In this way, we hope to encourage a democratic and fair way of participating in ELA’s legislative and policy work

ELA Responses to Government Consultations

ELA’s responses to Government and other bodies' consultations are organised through working parties made up of volunteer ELA members. Working parties are made up of representatives from the diverse sectors of our membership – barristers, solicitors who represent both employers and employees, members from the voluntary, public and private sectors and trade unions. Our members work together to analyse proposed legislation, consider how it will work in practice and suggest ways to improve it. We are not concerned by what is helpful to employers or employees.

Over the past year, we have received a number of applications from ELA members to join the L&P Committee, which is always over-subscribed. It is very encouraging that there is such enthusiasm for this important part of ELA’s work.

This high level of interest has prompted us to review our policy for accepting new committee members, as follows:

When an appropriate opportunity arises with a new working party formed to respond to a given consultation, will send out an email alert to members inviting expressions of interest for that particular consultation. Members who express an interest in getting involved in a given consultation will be contacted and invited to contribute. When opportunities arise, those who show commitment can be invited on to the committee itself. In this way, we hope to encourage a democratic and fair way of participating in ELA’s legislative and policy work.

Current Consultations

ELA Response to Consultation on changes to the scope and governance of the Gangmasters Licensing Authority

ELA response to Whistleblowing Commission consultation
Working party chair: Anthony Korn (No 5 Chambers)

BIS consultation on the future of apprenticeships
Working party chair: David Widdowson (Abbiss Cadres LLP)

FSA consultation: Publication of warning notices
Working party chair: Jonathan Chamberlain (Wragge & Co LLP) and Jane McCafferty (11KBW)

BIS consultation on details of shared parental leave
Working party chair: Emma Burrows (Trowers & Hamlins)

Acas consultation on draft flexible working code
Working party chair: Elaine Aarons (Withers)

Consultation on reforming the regulatory framework for employment agencies and employment businesses
Working party chairs: Robert Davies (Dundas & Wilson) and Trevor Bettany (Speechly Bircham)

Recent Responses

ELA Response to MoJ Consultation on Fee Remissions in the Courts and Tribunals
16 May 2013
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ELA's response to ACAS consultation on the Draft Code of Practice on Settlement Agreements
9 April 2013
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ELA's response to Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006: Consultation on Proposed Changes to the Regulations
8 April 2013
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ELA Response to DWP Public consultation on proposed changes to the transfer of employment (pension protection) regulations 2005 (si 2005/649
5 April 2013
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ELA response to ICO consultation on draft subject access code
21 February 2013
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Acas consultation on draft statutory code of practice to accompany the provisions on compromise agreements in the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill
14 February 2013
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Ministry of Defence Consultation - Future Reserves 2020: Delivering the Nation's Security Together - November 2012
14 January 2013
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ELA's response to Migration Advisory Committee: Call for evidence on the review of the shortage occupation lists for the UK and Scotland and creative occupations
30 November 2012
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BIS consultation Ending the Employment Relationship
23 November 2012
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ELA response to BIS consultation ET Rules Review
23 November 2012
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ELA's response to House of Commons Select Committee inquiry: Women in the Workplace
4 October 2012
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Directors' Pay: Revised Remuneration Reporting Regulations Consultation
24 September 2012
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Collective Redundancies: Consultation on changes to the rules
18 September 2012
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Equality Act 2010: consultation on repeal of two enforcement provisions
7 August 2012
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Equality Act 2010: consultation on employer liability for harassment of employees by third parties
7 August 2012
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ELA's Response to The UK Department for Business Innovation & Skills’ Call for evidence on EU proposals for a Posting of Workers Enforcement Directive
26 July 2012
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ELA's response to Call for evidence to the Public Scrutiny Committee in respect of the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill 2012-13
16 July 2012
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Observations on the proposed changes to the Employment Appeal Tribunal rules
4 July 2012
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ELA Response to BIS Call for Evidence: ACAS Code of Practice on Discipline and Grievance Procedures
8 June 2012
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ELA's Response to BIS call for evidence: Compensated No Fault Dismissal
7 June 2012
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ELA's Response to the Consultation on the Scottish Government’s Proposals for a New Tribunal System for Scotland
31 May 2012
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ELA's response to Gender imbalance in corporate boards in the EU
28 May 2012
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ELA's Response to Executive Pay: Shareholder Voting Rights Consultation
26 April 2012
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Legislative & Policy Committee 2012-13

Bronwyn McKenna, Unison (Chair)
Elaine Aarons, Withers Worldwide
Sue Ashtiany, Ashtiany Associates
Trevor Bettany, Speechly Bircham
Emma Burrows, Trowers & Hamlins
James Davies, Lewis Silkin
Robert Davies, Dundas & Wilson
John Evason, Baker & McKenzie
Richard Fox, Kingsley Napley
Peter Frost, Herbert Smith
Dame Janet Gaymer, DBE QC
Sarah Gregory, Baker & McKenzie
Howard Hymanson, Harbottle & Lewis 
Anthony Korn, No 5 Chambers
Joanne Owers, Fox Williams
Paul McFarlane, Weightmans
Brona Reeves, BarclaysWealth
Stephen Levinson, RadcliffesLeBrasseur
Paul Statham, Pattinson & Brewer
Caroline Stroud, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
Ellen Temperton, Lewis Silkin
Maeve Vickery, Pardoes
Peter Wallington QC
James Warren, Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP
David Widdowson, Abiss Cadres
John Wiggins, Mary Ward Legal Centre
Fraser Younson, Berwin Leighton Paisner