Professor Michael Doherty:

I understand, but I am sure the problem of genuine self-misclassification, to use that term, is real. It is probably less of a concern than being coerced into misclassification. I take the example of freelance journalism for which there is a minimum schedule of rates and holiday entitlements that employers will provide or a minimum sick pay scheme to which everyone must contribute. It alleviates the problem to some extent. It is a form of the State coercing people into making contributions. I do not necessarily think that is a problem.