"It's a fundamental principle that everyone, no matter their income, should be able to get access to justice to challenge unfair behaviour at work. It's not just a basic right, it's also fundamental to this government's plan to make work pay. That's why it will remain free to bring a case to an employment tribunal, ensuring everyone, no matter their means, can stand up for their rights at work."
"The Tory-Lib Dem coalition government tried to price workers out of justice with tribunal fees. Let me be clear, we will not."
"The Conservatives left the tribunal system and our courts in a mess with huge backlogs. Trade unions are ready to work with the deputy prime minister and other ministers to deliver a system that is fair, accessible and fit for the future. This includes unions helping workers resolve problems i"
Justice secretary David Lammy ruled out reintroducing charges for employment tribunals following union backlash to a proposed worker fee. Ministers had considered introducing fees as part of spending review negotiations, prompting union fury. Lammy affirmed that access to justice must remain available to everyone regardless of income and pledged that bringing employment tribunal claims will remain free. Tribunal fees had been introduced in 2013 by the coalition government and were scrapped in 2017 after the supreme court ruled them unlawful following a Unison challenge. Trade unions welcomed the decision and offered to help rebuild a fair, accessible system.
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