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179 results found for '"Law reform"' in Keywords.
Len Murray on talks with employment minister (1979)
- Genre
- Press conference; Speech
Len Murray, TUC General Secretary, reacts following talks with Employment Secretary, Jim Prior on proposed labour legislation and on its likely effects if it goes ahead.
Trade union reforms (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Anthony Frodsham, leader of engineering employers, on new Conservative Government’s proposals for trade union reform including need to hold ballots and changes to closed shop unions.
Age of Consent changes (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Edward Gardner MP, Chairman of Conservative Home Affairs Committee, on proposed changes to Age of Consent law. Male interviewer not identified.
Abortion law changes (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with an unidentified female speaker on proposed changes to abortion law and the case of Susan Bradbury, who died in childbirth having previously requested an abortion. Female reporter not identified.
Southampton brothels plan (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Allan Taylor interviews (a member of Southampton City Council?) about the council’s plan for licensed brothels. The interviewee believes Parliament should consider the council’s proposals as an...
Prostitution in Southampton (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male (poss. Richard Brown?) speaking on the prostitution problem in Southampton. He is concerned to remove the trade from residential areas, and believes it is best for the local authority to...
Ken Graham on industrial relations (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
TUC Assistant General Secretary Ken Graham, on industrial relations reform. He accuses Employment Secretary James Prior of removing protective legislation (e.g. that covering unfair dismissal; maternity...
Southampton brothels plans (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Female Southampton City councillor talks about the council’s hopes of bringing about the legalization of brothels, as an answer to the problem of prostitution in residential areas. The council hopes to get...
Trade union legislation reform (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on proposed changes in trade union law by the new Conservative Government and their possible effects on industrial disputes. Includes interviews with TUC leader, Len Murray and Employment Secretary...
Immigration White Paper resignation (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with unidentified Conservative MP (possibly Cyril Townsend) about resignation as Parliamentary Private Secretary over Government White Paper on immigration control.