Part II Other methods of dispute resolution

Compromise agreements

9 Advice of non-lawyer.

1

In each of the provisions specified in subsection (2) (which provide that, for a compromise agreement to be valid, independent legal advice must have been received from a qualified lawyer), for “independent legal advice from a qualified lawyer” substitute “ advice from a relevant independent adviser ”.

2

The provisions referred to in subsection (1) are—

F1a

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F1b

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c

section 288(2B)(c) of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992,

F4d

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e

section 203(3)(c) of the Employment Rights Act 1996.

10 Indemnity cover.

1

In each of the provisions specified in subsection (2) (which provide that, for a compromise agreement to be valid, there must have been in force a policy of insurance covering the risk of a claim against the person who provided the advice about the agreement), for “policy of insurance” substitute “ contract of insurance, or an indemnity provided for members of a profession or professional body, ”.

2

The provisions referred to in subsection (1) are—

F2a

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F2b

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c

section 288(2B)(d) of the M1Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992,

F3d

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e

section 203(3)(d) of the M2Employment Rights Act 1996.