Compatibility with the European Convention on Human Rights
50 This is a Private Member’s Bill and the Government is not required to give a statement of compatibility with the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) in accordance with section 19(1)(a) of the Human Rights Act 1998.
51 The Department for Work and Pensions has, nevertheless, considered the question of compatibility and has concluded that the Bill is compatible with the European Convention on Human Rights.