Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992

Type Public General Act
Publication 1992-07-16
Last updated 2026-04-07
State In force
Department Statute Law Database
articles Not indexed
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[^key-858f8e3819054cabfa764a30008447e0]: Words in s. 72A(8) substituted (1.4.2022) by Trade Union Act 2016 (c. 15), s. 25(1), Sch. 2 para. 4(6); S.I. 2021/1373, reg. 4(b) (with reg. 10)

[^key-860b39be363a56431a9c1a87acf77345]: Words in s. 45C(9) inserted (1.4.2022) by Trade Union Act 2016 (c. 15), ss. 19(4), 25(1); S.I. 2021/1373, reg. 4(c) (with reg. 15)

[^key-8948ec68ffd1d32085f2479beac16b58]: S. 237 applied (E.W.) (13.9.2017) by Trade Union (Wales) Act 2017 (anaw 4), ss. 2(3), 3; S.I. 2017/903, art. 2

[^key-89f18070eeb4670c017bc0cf424029eb]: S. 45C(2)-(2B) substituted for s. 45C(2) (1.4.2022) by Trade Union Act 2016 (c. 15), s. 25(1), Sch. 2 para. 1(4); S.I. 2021/1373, reg. 4(b) (with reg. 7)

[^key-8a5793ec860b7c0af61c9845fcb5d385]: Words in s. 299 inserted (1.10.2011) by The Agency Workers Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/93), reg. 1(1), Sch. 2 para. 6

[^key-8adf9d0d561efe722999567a237ac05a]: Words in s. 299 inserted (31.1.2014) by The Collective Redundancies and Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/16), regs. 1(2), 3(2)(a)

[^key-8ae7f8bcad571080ac148a110ce54dee]: S. 71(1)(b)(ii) substituted (1.3.2017) by Trade Union Act 2016 (c. 15), s. 25(1), Sch. 4 para. 5; S.I. 2017/139, reg. 2(n)(i) (with reg. 4)

[^key-8bc1bca3d62f0a42c85491d1ae43cf50]: Words in s. 24A(4)(b) inserted (1.6.2016) by Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014 (c. 4), ss. 42(3), 45(1)(c); S.I. 2015/717, art. 4(a)

[^key-8d107c341886554fc965be968b7b823f]: Words in s. 55(7) omitted (1.4.2022) by virtue of Trade Union Act 2016 (c. 15), s. 25(1), Sch. 2 para. 3(5); S.I. 2021/1373, reg. 4(b) (with reg. 9)

[^key-8d4e0317ab8a3f5ed8c3f3c6dbec130e]: S. 254(6) omitted (1.4.2022) by virtue of Trade Union Act 2016 (c. 15), s. 25(1), Sch. 4 para. 15(3); S.I. 2021/1373, reg. 4(e)

[^key-8d90f282381514e356061c280321a826]: S. 192(2A) inserted (6.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 2 para. 12; S.I. 2014/253, art. 3(g)

[^key-8da2c0c5b74ff046caaf71379f92d80d]: Words in s. 237(1A)(a) substituted (30.6.2012) by Pensions Act 2008 (c. 30), ss. 57(6)(b), 149(1); S.I. 2012/1682, art. 2, Sch. 2

[^key-8f413b909f25a752f0e82a9587275386]: Words in s. 231 substituted (1.3.2017) by Trade Union Act 2016 (c. 15), ss. 6(1), 25(1) (with s. 6(2)); S.I. 2017/139, reg. 2(d)

[^key-8fe63d0619e2fe198b8d6ce5f51d84a0]: Words in s. 234(6) omitted (1.3.2017) by virtue of Trade Union Act 2016 (c. 15), s. 25(1), Sch. 4 para. 14(b) (with s. 9(2)); S.I. 2017/139, reg. 2(n)(i)

[^key-91d679966ad0ecb62373bd7859659e9e]: Words in s. 72A(6) omitted (1.4.2022) by virtue of Trade Union Act 2016 (c. 15), s. 25(1), Sch. 2 para. 4(5); S.I. 2021/1373, reg. 4(b) (with reg. 10)

[^key-92b558acadb9d172d7d3149772c27f8f]: Words in s. 103(3) substituted (1.4.2022) by Trade Union Act 2016 (c. 15), s. 25(1), Sch. 2 para. 8(5); S.I. 2021/1373, reg. 4(b) (with reg. 14)

[^key-95bcbe52a06b8ba4de59a8df5bfd2028]: S. 297A inserted (1.3.2017) by Trade Union Act 2016 (c. 15), s. 25(1), Sch. 4 para. 17; S.I. 2017/139, reg. 2(n)(ii)

[^key-964dd28a953b9b8f7d4a49fcce707adb]: Words in s. 299 inserted (31.1.2014) by The Collective Redundancies and Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/16), regs. 1(2), 3(2)(c)

[^key-9874e4437cd48da6775dc543167dfa05]: Word in s. 135(4) substituted (1.3.2017) by Trade Union Act 2016 (c. 15), s. 25(1), Sch. 4 para. 11; S.I. 2017/139, reg. 2(n)(i) (with reg. 4)

[^key-98cd2daca8952e90d1d9d83ddc812f98]: S. 251B(7) inserted (25.5.2018) by Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12), s. 212(1), Sch. 19 para. 40(3) (with ss. 117, 209, 210); S.I. 2018/625, reg. 2(1)(g)

[^key-9b771207a8d8718fb1f542f8d25a17c8]: Words in s. 103(4) omitted (1.4.2022) by virtue of Trade Union Act 2016 (c. 15), s. 25(1), Sch. 2 para. 8(7); S.I. 2021/1373, reg. 4(b) (with reg. 14)

[^key-9d571dbe911173c0012a28f9f501f995]: S. 189(5A) inserted (6.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 2 para. 11; S.I. 2014/253, art. 3(g)

[^key-9d70817deff9df9ef93cf5652f338f49]: S. 72A(2)-(2B) substituted for s. 72A(2) (1.4.2022) by Trade Union Act 2016 (c. 15), s. 25(1), Sch. 2 para. 4(4); S.I. 2021/1373, reg. 4(b) (with reg. 10)

[^key-9f315921fd5b346cf71107a97b3ecea0]: Words in s. 24(6) inserted (1.6.2016) by Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014 (c. 4), ss. 43(3), 45(1)(c); S.I. 2015/717, art. 4(b)

[^key-a1d140bb3da8871efc072979cc45181d]: S. 103(2A) omitted (1.4.2022) by virtue of Trade Union Act 2016 (c. 15), s. 25(1), Sch. 2 para. 8(4); S.I. 2021/1373, reg. 4(b) (with reg. 14)

[^key-a299d3cfcfb3b363df58268cdfc36553]: Ss. 24ZH-24ZK omitted (1.4.2022) by virtue of Trade Union Act 2016 (c. 15), s. 25(1), Sch. 4 para. 1; S.I. 2021/1373, reg. 4(e)

[^key-a3d11cddbc32bd4f19cc5c03dce469f0]: S. 251B inserted (25.4.2013) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), ss. 10, 103(1) (with s. 24(1))

[^key-a4fa89af9c09c90fe745a4b91d3904d2]: S. 188(4)(g)-(i) added (1.10.2011) by The Agency Workers Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/93), reg. 1(1), Sch. 2 para. 4(3)

[^key-a8e49115af2797a32fd0551b8514d96e]: S. 24ZA inserted (6.4.2015 with application in accordance with art. 3 of the commencing S.I.) by Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014 (c. 4), ss. 40(2), 45(1)(c); S.I. 2015/717, art. 3(1)(a)

[^key-a93577289936c53ee81a37b019d35e09]: Word in s. 118(7) substituted (1.3.2017) by Trade Union Act 2016 (c. 15), s. 25(1), Sch. 4 para. 10; S.I. 2017/139, reg. 2(n)(i) (with reg. 4)

[^key-af2b73cce349f8a14f8d6dd695b1168f]: Words in s. 56A substituted (1.4.2022) by Trade Union Act 2016 (c. 15), ss. 21(b), 25(1); S.I. 2021/1373, reg. 4(d) (with reg. 16)

[^key-b013add1cf889908257c6d5b0cbe8a37]: Words in s. 254(5A) omitted (1.4.2022) by virtue of Trade Union Act 2016 (c. 15), s. 25(1), Sch. 4 para. 15(2); S.I. 2021/1373, reg. 4(e)

[^key-b1a427bad9c9ce6c7522993ae0209ed8]: S. 171(2) inserted (6.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 2 para. 9(3); S.I. 2014/253, art. 3(g)

[^key-b1ab6ceaffeb17c82580492e14609b53]: S. 175 renumbered as s. 175(1) (6.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 2 para. 10(2); S.I. 2014/253, art. 3(g)

[^key-b3dce53a691d518921b7fff2d4e0d002]: Words in s. 104 substituted (1.4.2022) by Trade Union Act 2016 (c. 15), ss. 21(d), 25(1); S.I. 2021/1373, reg. 4(d) (with reg. 16)

[^key-bacec50c18ceaabad5078ca8dab87778]: Ss. 171-173 applied (6.4.2010) by The Employee Study and Training (Procedural Requirements) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/155), regs. 1, 16(8)

[^key-bc632178f61e22626149cb2f7c0f96f3]: Sch. 2 para. 8 omitted (22.3.2013) by virtue of The Public Bodies (Abolition of British Shipbuilders) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/687), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 13

[^key-bea8ee2aa7447989948f3ed45546634e]: Ss. 24B, 24C inserted (1.6.2016) by Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014 (c. 4), ss. 43(2), 45(1)(c); S.I. 2015/717, art. 4(b)

[^key-bf345729f267ae1a0829ebf20604a7f8]: Sch. A1 para. 157(4) inserted (6.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 2 para. 14; S.I. 2014/253, art. 3(g)

[^key-c16d5338bc1a4e8d3224ccf3a12e8ef7]: Words in s. 82(1)(c) substituted (1.3.2017) by Trade Union Act 2016 (c. 15), s. 25(1), Sch. 4 para. 6(3); S.I. 2017/139, reg. 2(n)(i) (with reg. 4)

[^key-c1fa02a918bd849d8af76859bf338fed]: S. 62(2) substituted (1.3.2017) by Trade Union Act 2016 (c. 15), s. 25(1), Sch. 4 para. 4; S.I. 2017/139, reg. 2(n)(i)

[^key-c2d40c7c2523332f8798dd6f6b950f8a]: Word in s. 256(1)(a) omitted (1.6.2016) by virtue of Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014 (c. 4), ss. 43(7)(a), 45(1)(c); S.I. 2015/717, art. 4(b)

[^key-c4148bc30a84cf3bb9f2db720118bdcd]: Words in Sch. A1 para. 28(6A) substituted (6.4.2014) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), s. 148, Sch. 13 para. 110(3) (with s. 89); S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

[^key-c4afb651c8b52225428b947acc01650d]: S. 72A(1A) inserted (1.4.2022) by Trade Union Act 2016 (c. 15), s. 25(1), Sch. 2 para. 4(3); S.I. 2021/1373, reg. 4(b) (with reg. 10)

[^key-c5e3657d562d555d057c3a841e5bb94c]: Words in s. 299 inserted (30.1.2014 for specified purposes, 6.4.2015 in so far as not already in force and with application in accordance with art. 3 of the commencing S.I.) by Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014 (c. 4), ss. 41(5), 45(3)(c); S.I. 2015/717, art. 3(1)(b)

[^key-c9b7a12d9d41cfad2da537ce08b391fa]: Words in Sch. A1 para. 19E(6) substituted (6.4.2014) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), s. 148, Sch. 13 para. 109(3) (with s. 89); S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

[^key-cb1dcfee6c6c41a6daeade6a67a4252e]: S. 234(1)(1A) substituted for s. 234(1) (1.3.2017) by Trade Union Act 2016 (c. 15), ss. 9(1), 25(1) (with s. 9(2)); S.I. 2017/139, reg. 2(g)

[^key-d00ff97ec62d884f3f908106cad22398]: Words in s. 103(8) substituted (1.4.2022) by Trade Union Act 2016 (c. 15), s. 25(1), Sch. 2 para. 8(9); S.I. 2021/1373, reg. 4(b) (with reg. 14)

[^key-d0d7bd2b618bab1206f23ad7b3fa6e4c]: Words in s. 79(2) substituted (1.4.2022) by Trade Union Act 2016 (c. 15), s. 25(1), Sch. 2 para. 5(3); S.I. 2021/1373, reg. 4(b) (with reg. 11)

[^key-d217971c2c69b47cfd3500958227c0da]: S. 256(1)(c) and preceding word inserted (1.6.2016) by Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014 (c. 4), ss. 43(7)(b), 45(1)(c); S.I. 2015/717, art. 4(b)

[^key-d284fdb4b76be70d6c2b605f3b1cbf6d]: Words in s. 103 heading substituted (1.4.2022) by Trade Union Act 2016 (c. 15), s. 25(1), Sch. 2 para. 8(2); S.I. 2021/1373, reg. 4(b) (with reg. 14)

[^key-d43a9fc51710a2cc97dfffb448689913]: Words in s. 279(2)(b) substituted (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 5 para. 66(e); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)

[^key-d59b7238b582e7b724ebff8d5c405221]: S. 86 heading substituted (1.3.2017) by Trade Union Act 2016 (c. 15), s. 25(1), Sch. 4 para. 7(2); S.I. 2017/139, reg. 2(n)(i) (with reg. 4)

[^key-d5a219e86421010851ca36365c2674b0]: Words in s. 298 inserted (1.10.2011) by The Agency Workers Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/93), reg. 1(1), Sch. 2 para. 5

[^key-d5d2466d4c16bd8e9e9790b78385686e]: S. 292A inserted (6.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 2 para. 13; S.I. 2014/253, art. 3(g)

[^key-d7107993ff1079c0171c7637f1a151f1]: S. 82(1)(b) substituted (1.3.2017) by Trade Union Act 2016 (c. 15), s. 25(1), Sch. 4 para. 6(2); S.I. 2017/139, reg. 2(n)(i) (with reg. 4)

[^key-d7973811fb21ac0c1078792d0560d7d4]: Words in s. 31(5) inserted (1.4.2022) by Trade Union Act 2016 (c. 15), ss. 19(4), 25(1); S.I. 2021/1373, reg. 4(c) (with reg. 15)

[^key-d818274c26c950b34775e99a5468fe90]: S. 54(1) substituted (1.4.2022) by Trade Union Act 2016 (c. 15), s. 25(1), Sch. 2 para. 2(2); S.I. 2021/1373, reg. 4(b) (with reg. 8)

[^key-da2524ae5e695fcb010aa1cd0f4cee8c]: Words in s. 80(5C) substituted (1.4.2022) by Trade Union Act 2016 (c. 15), s. 25(1), Sch. 2 para. 6(4); S.I. 2021/1373, reg. 4(b) (with reg. 12)

[^key-da79b1046530d359da892a7cc2071e96]: Words in s. 298 inserted (1.3.2017) by Trade Union Act 2016 (c. 15), s. 25(1), Sch. 4 para. 18; S.I. 2017/139, reg. 2(n)(ii)

[^key-db60a529bfc909a2468e9ad6d7f594c1]: Words in s. 238(2A)(a) substituted (30.6.2012) by Pensions Act 2008 (c. 30), ss. 57(7)(b), 149(1); S.I. 2012/1682, art. 2, Sch. 2

[^key-dc2fe7f371c873664d92008c2e7da1f8]: S. 288 applied (2.3.2010) by The Employment Relations Act 1999 (Blacklists) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/493), regs. 1(b), 16

[^key-dc5c9630e8cdd21c269ddf77f12a3868]: Words in s. 181(2) inserted (1.10.2011) by The Agency Workers Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/93), reg. 1(1), Sch. 2 para. 3

[^key-dda0b101228ded98c668b5725a05a0cf]: Words in s. 249(5)(b) inserted (1.10.2012) by The Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2404), art. 1, Sch. 2 para. 28(2) (with art. 5)

[^key-ddce4b35a3d207ff7cfe029d608f88d0]: Word in s. 226(2)(a)(ii) omitted (1.3.2017) by virtue of Trade Union Act 2016 (c. 15), s. 25(1), Sch. 4 para. 12; S.I. 2017/139, reg. 2(n)(i)

[^key-e0a4ea5c0a20591ffb029f5696a874d5]: S. 138(2A) inserted (6.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 3 para. 1 (with s. 24(5)); S.I. 2014/253, art. 3(h)

[^key-e3e6d6c9094ce3f4429705957428a5ec]: Words in s. 279(2) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 5 para. 66(g); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)

[^key-e4d0a6e36871be51da7cb792f64df0e8]: Words in s. 299 inserted (31.1.2014) by The Collective Redundancies and Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/16), regs. 1(2), 3(2)(d)

[^key-e55b8071dcfee3d7ab54be9524657e0f]: Ss. 24ZB-24ZG inserted (30.1.2014 for specified purposes, 6.4.2015 in so far as not already in force and with application in accordance with art. 3 of the commencing S.I.) by Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014 (c. 4), ss. 41(2), 45(3)(c); S.I. 2015/717, art. 3(1)(b) (with art. 3(2))

[^key-e5996d6e8fbefbcb69c8b550bbc13a77]: Sch. A1 para. 7(5A)(5B) inserted (1.10.2011) by The Agency Workers Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/93), reg. 1(1), Sch. 2 para. 7(2)

[^key-e8a483f1ec0e37a640a8a0e2e2c5217e]: Word in s. 279(1) substituted (1.7.2022) by Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), s. 186(6), Sch. 1 para. 4(b); S.I. 2022/734, reg. 2(a), Sch. (with regs. 13, 29, 30)

[^key-e922a35dae7522384beef443125eb5fc]: Words in s. 54(2) substituted (1.4.2022) by Trade Union Act 2016 (c. 15), s. 25(1), Sch. 2 para. 2(3); S.I. 2021/1373, reg. 4(b) (with reg. 8)

[^key-eb632c32a276d0e64979de64dfb8a7ad]: Words in s. 70B(5) inserted (1.10.2011) by The Agency Workers Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/93), reg. 1(1), Sch. 2 para. 2(b)

[^key-ebe6fdcc9c0bef2adf11863a1fbcfdd4]: Words in s. 188(1A)(a) substituted (with application in accordance with art. 2 of the amending S.I.) by The Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (Amendment) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/763), arts. 1, 3(2)

[^key-ed333713f9520990787b2f4c1cb06add]: Words in s. 45C(7) omitted (1.4.2022) by virtue of Trade Union Act 2016 (c. 15), s. 25(1), Sch. 2 para. 1(6); S.I. 2021/1373, reg. 4(b) (with reg. 7)

[^key-ef08048519585e6896656b718dda3f85]: Words in s. 284 omitted (13.4.2018) by virtue of The Seafarers (Insolvency, Collective Redundancies and Information and Consultation Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/407), regs. 1(1), 3(2) (with reg. 3(3))

[^key-f0ed7a4883d827daa1628f03b5d58683]: Sch. 2 para. 3(1)-(3) repealed (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)

[^key-f2ed961af8656dd4f30caae0f5621064]: Words in s. 45C(1) substituted (1.4.2022) by Trade Union Act 2016 (c. 15), s. 25(1), Sch. 2 para. 1(2); S.I. 2021/1373, reg. 4(b) (with reg. 7)

[^key-f603181507ce1493d4b9eef23dcddd9c]: S. 103(3A) inserted (1.4.2022) by Trade Union Act 2016 (c. 15), s. 25(1), Sch. 2 para. 8(6); S.I. 2021/1373, reg. 4(b) (with reg. 14)

[^key-fac6a8013704585858a01ae7ced8be35]: Words in s. 24A(3) inserted (30.1.2014 for specified purposes, 6.4.2015 in so far as not already in force and with application in accordance with art. 3 of the commencing S.I.) by Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014 (c. 4), ss. 41(3), 45(3)(c); S.I. 2015/717, art. 3(1)(b)

[^key-fbd8ad09b0312c85f756b94fb3665491]: S. 212A(1)(zza) inserted (6.4.2010 for specified purposes) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), s. 269(4), Sch. 1 para. 13(a); S.I. 2010/303, art. 4, Sch. 3

[^key-fd81d4d5dad2e901cfd65664f5ac5fc2]: Words in Sch. A1 para. 120(6) substituted (6.4.2014) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), s. 148, Sch. 13 para. 111(2) (with s. 89); S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

[^key-fdebdf6b0d915b9356051d603cf22d2f]: S. 233(1) substituted for s. 233(1)-(3) (1.3.2017) by Trade Union Act 2016 (c. 15), s. 25(1), Sch. 4 para. 13 (with s. 9(2)); S.I. 2017/139, reg. 2(n)(i)

[^key-fe3f8ee93f72b39e8186626a1e0893ba]: Words in s. 82(3A) omitted (1.4.2022) by virtue of Trade Union Act 2016 (c. 15), s. 25(1), Sch. 2 para. 7(4); S.I. 2021/1373, reg. 4(b) (with reg. 13)

[^key-feeb34efa80de84b9b36f5957fc55a55]: Words in s. 299 inserted (1.3.2017) by Trade Union Act 2016 (c. 15), s. 25(1), Sch. 4 para. 19; S.I. 2017/139, reg. 2(n)(ii)

[^key-ff48ded76185d94cf70f3e50f456f3b5]: S. 118(4A) inserted (6.4.2015 with application in accordance with art. 3 of the commencing S.I.) by Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014 (c. 4), ss. 40(4), 45(1)(c); S.I. 2015/717, art. 3(1)(a)

[^key-ff4c5109e9785e463964fde271731bbf]: S. 87(2A) inserted (6.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 2 para. 5; S.I. 2014/253, art. 3(g)

[^M_F_061221d3-d92d-4670-bab4-3f5bbcd3a59a]: Words in s. 279(1)(b) substituted (1.3.2007) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), s. 8(2), Sch. 1 para. 154(1)(b) (with Sch. 3 Pt. 1)

[^M_F_07ef1173-0fe9-4d36-f4f1-b21ea5786942]: Words in s. 176(5) repealed (31.12.2004) by Employment Relations Act 2004 (c. 24), ss. 34(8)(b), 57(2), 59(2)-(4), Sch. 2; S.I. 2004/3342, art. 4(a)(c) (with arts. 6-12)

[^M_F_0c0fdf99-48ab-43f3-afc9-5d8ea8e3f7f7]: Words in s. 279(1)(a) substituted (1.3.2007) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), s. 8(2), Sch. 1 para. 154(1)(a)(iii) (with Sch. 3 Pt. 1)

[^M_F_0ed2538e-9f6c-469c-93c5-01683a185fd8]: Words in s. 176(2) repealed (31.12.2004) by Employment Relations Act 2004 (c. 24), ss. 34(8)(b), 57(2), 59(2)-(4), Sch. 2; S.I. 2004/3342, art. 4(a)(c) (with arts. 6-12)

[^M_F_3920a54f-e78c-49c0-d915-3c52fe6f6ca0]: Words in s. 279(1)(a) inserted (1.3.2007) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), s. 8(2), Sch. 1 para. 154(1)(a)(ii) (with Sch. 3 Pt. 1)

[^M_F_98217e5b-bad2-4169-dc51-7c4bb221be55]: Words in s. 279(2)(b) substituted (1.3.2007) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), s. 8(2), Sch. 1 para. 155(b) (with Sch. 3 Pt. 1)

[^M_F_9bad9f96-0c3c-4f0d-ae82-cc09812ee6c4]: Words in s. 176(4) repealed (31.12.2004) by Employment Relations Act 2004 (c. 24), ss. 34(8)(b), 57(2), 59(2)-(4), Sch. 2; S.I. 2004/3342, art. 4(a)(c) (with arts. 6-12)

[^M_F_cfee3b91-5482-46f6-dd45-b3de169f72f7]: Word in s. 32A(6)(a) substituted (25.10.1999) by 1999 c. 26, ss. 28(3), 45;S.I. 1999/2830, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 3 para. 4)

[^M_F_da75778d-03ea-4f4b-ab1e-5ab303bcf5ba]: Words in s. 279(1) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 5 para. 66(c); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)

[^M_F_dffae0d1-01fa-4c82-977b-8add0e19105b]: Words in s. 279(2)(a) substituted (1.3.2007) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), s. 8(2), Sch. 1 para. 155(a) (with Sch. 3 Pt. 1)

[^M_F_eadbc4ae-f61c-4194-b31e-49e7d0c0502a]: Word in s. 279(1)(b) omitted (1.4.2004) by virtue of The Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2004 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/957), art. 2, Sch. para. 7(a)(i) (with savings for effect (S.) by S.S.I. 2004/163, art. 99)

[^M_F_f5c39fa2-eec2-40f7-e25d-e5ff3e8102b5]: Words in s. 279(1)(a) omitted (1.3.2007) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), s. 8(2), Sch. 1 para. 154(1)(a)(i) (with Sch. 3 Pt. 1)

[^key-93bcffe42f604a8b00598da9804d7ffa]: S. 280 restricted (1.12.2023) by Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (c. 41), s. 63(4), Sch. 1 paras. 15, 21 (with s. 61); S.I. 2023/1293, reg. 2(a)

[^key-26e0a6c959adc53e1f3438b25443e97d]: Words in Sch. A2 inserted (31.7.2023 for specified purposes, 1.10.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 (c. 13), ss. 12(1), 14(2); S.I. 2023/876, reg. 3(c); S.I. 2024/829, reg. 3(l)

[^key-f785f71a9e137bef2ab916aac7da538f]: Words in Sch. A2 inserted (20.1.2025) by The Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (Amendment of Schedule A2) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/1272), arts. 1(1), 2

[^key-e305d25b319eb8528482708ddd32ed7a]: S. 280 modified (1.5.2025) by The Food Crime Officers (Complaints and Misconduct) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/301), regs. 1(1), 45(5)

[^key-a2a13578f4ae4d943aba89fd589c68b1]: S. 234B cross-heading omitted (18.12.2025) by virtue of Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 78(2)(c), 159(1)(c)

[^key-5067a489d172cc913aa8152ac43e3da7]: Ss. 234B-234G omitted (18.12.2025) by virtue of Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 78(1), 159(1)(c)

[^key-75e2f4202dcfcc2316d1f44660917873]: S. 235 cross-heading substituted (18.12.2025) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 78(2)(d), 159(1)(c)

[^key-88d2a0de79b6c7c8a8d0c6482341ee86]: Words in s. 235 heading inserted (18.12.2025) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 78(2)(e)(i), 159(1)(c)

[^key-271064f29fa7b0165c4e94b46cf54721]: Words in s. 219(4) substituted (18.12.2025) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 78(2)(a), 159(1)(c)

[^key-dd0d91815f6503b1c5164d5b295455bc]: Word in s. 234A(3)(a) inserted (18.12.2025) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 78(2)(b)(i), 159(1)(c)

[^key-9cbfe1d1e69082f1d56889074cab0568]: S. 234A(3)(ba) and word omitted (18.12.2025) by virtue of Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 78(2)(b)(ii), 159(1)(c)

[^key-7f635aa514142aac637f6fad25f5c353]: Words in s. 235 substituted (18.12.2025) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 78(2)(e)(ii), 159(1)(c)

[^M_F_d464aab1-938f-47fd-85e1-082276f87073]: S. 238A(2)(aa) omitted (18.12.2025) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 78(2)(f)(i), 159(1)(c)

[^key-3b3d63f8793a13079e4372e90e19f6b1]: Words in s. 246 substituted (18.12.2025) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 78(2)(g), 159(1)(c)

[^key-1460ff293c6ce78edbf921b526886052]: Word in s. 299 substituted (18.12.2025) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 78(2)(h)(i), 159(1)(c)

[^key-48e2b93beb87990f21ceb40ea3a232e4]: Words in s. 299 substituted (18.12.2025) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 78(2)(h)(ii), 159(1)(c)

[^key-04ebbc1d7fb046635c98b3377a731c45]: Words in s. 299 omitted (18.12.2025) by virtue of Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 78(2)(h)(iii), 159(1)(c)

[^key-e1bdf4741bf99a74d07bf2dc2c67ee40]: Pt. 1 Ch. 5ZA inserted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 59(2), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(19)(b)

[^key-e5873ea90ba76b77befb3991bc10ebbe]: Words in s. 169 heading substituted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 65(3)(a), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(22)

[^key-3aefcd8c10ef8351203fcabeb2f7c623]: S. 168B inserted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 65(2), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(22)

[^key-ec798f93e5724803dfea126ae582d389]: S. 195A inserted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 29(5), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(14)(b)

[^key-01e9d3bc1c53721c9336f17c59d01ef4]: Sch. A1 paras. 19G-19L and cross-heading inserted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), s. 159(3), Sch. 6 para. 9; S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(37)(b)

[^key-94aec889f0f39952601f702c64bdf8fc]: Sch. A1 paras. 19M-19P and cross-heading inserted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), s. 159(3), Sch. 6 para. 10; S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(37)(b)

[^key-616efa3b7d461a251f8962f22e3d4e6c]: Sch. A1 paras. 81A-81F and cross-heading inserted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), s. 159(3), Sch. 6 para. 40; S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(37)(b)

[^key-d84a78dfae89b9407343ab203a6e2d9c]: Sch. A1 paras. 81G-81J and cross-heading inserted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), s. 159(3), Sch. 6 para. 41; S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(37)(b)

[^key-a77ed9e52ceee142a92cc1bf50138442]: Sch. A1 paras. 116A-116G and cross-heading inserted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), s. 159(3), Sch. 6 para. 47; S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(37)(b)

[^key-104080ab87a65c79935345af527c723a]: Sch. A1 paras. 116H-116L and cross-heading inserted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), s. 159(3), Sch. 6 para. 48; S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(37)(b)

[^key-55d71316f8254cc2d069c317af1af35b]: Sch. A1 para. 132A and cross-heading inserted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), s. 159(3), Sch. 6 para. 59; S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(37)(b)

[^key-32cb446d7834e7a6734f0aeec14d765b]: Sch. A1 para. 132B and cross-heading inserted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), s. 159(3), Sch. 6 para. 60; S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(37)(b)

[^key-4f2a5adb5a783b8e8a017e9d8d2d740f]: Sch. A1 para. 146A and cross-heading inserted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), s. 159(3), Sch. 6 para. 62; S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(37)(b)

[^key-74f64827bae535e4ad126fd56d89cd1b]: Sch. A1 para. 146B and cross-heading inserted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), s. 159(3), Sch. 6 para. 63; S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(37)(b)

[^key-9d905576e4bc899953131d96bbddd416]: S. 136A and cross-heading inserted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 58(2), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(18)(b)

[^key-d264434e64728f6523b0588010847863]: S. 293(3)-(6) substituted for s. 293(3) (6.1.2026) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 88, 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(24)

[^key-db20cbe5c793d3772be336dddc71ca10]: S. 168(3A) inserted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 64(2)(a), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(21)

[^key-2feed51bade81aec0f6714b0e0192865]: S. 168(4)(5) substituted for s. 168(4) (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 64(2)(b), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(21)

[^key-21d1e13a503a96a63dae8828a55be792]: S. 168A(8A) inserted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 64(3)(a), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(21)

[^key-f97bab42b9b842ac1dbfadfccfdb864d]: S. 168A(9)(10) substituted for s. 168A(9) (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by virtue of Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 64(3)(b), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(21)

[^key-32a4071318cf7780b1ea779c6d69ae75]: Words in s. 169(1) substituted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 65(3)(b), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(22)

[^key-706f3e1c3cd35873aab7c55e9eb953cd]: Words in s. 170(2A) inserted (6.1.2026 for specified purposes) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 65(4)(a), 159(3); S.I. 2026/3, reg. 2(22)

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