Global Justice Now slams MPs for voting against Trade Democracy
An amendment to the government's trade Bill was proposed by Green MP Caroline Lucas
CAMPAIGN group Global Justice Now has criticised MPs for voting down an amendment to the government’s Trade Bill that would have enhanced scrutiny of controversial trade deals.
The “trade democracy” amendment, known as NC3, would have placed limits on ministers’ ability to negotiate corporate treaties without consulting the public — including a statutory duty to place a sustainability impact assessment before Parliament and to consult with business, trade unions and NGOs as well as devolved authorities before going ahead.
It was proposed by Green MP Caroline Lucas.
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