# The Code of Practice (Industrial Action Ballots and Notice to Employers) Order 2026, Article 1: Citation, extent and interpretation


(1) This Order may be cited as the Code of Practice (Industrial Action Ballots and Notice to Employers) Order 2026.
(2) This Order extends to England and Wales and Scotland.
(3) In this Order, “the revised Code of Practice on Industrial Action Ballots and Notice to Employers” means the revised Code of Practice on Industrial Action Ballots and Notice to Employers issued by the Secretary of State which was laid in draft before each House of Parliament on 7th January 2026.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/220/article/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/code-of-practice-industrial-action-ballots-and-notice-to-employers-order-2026/article-1
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