Explanatory note

This Order brings into effect, on 8th December 2023, the Code of Practice issued by the Secretary of State under sections 203(1)(a) and 204(2) of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 on Reasonable Steps to be taken by a Trade Union (minimum service levels) (“the Code of Practice on Reasonable Steps”). The Code of Practice on Reasonable Steps provides practical guidance for the purpose of promoting the improvement of industrial relations, in relation to the reasonable steps trade unions should take in order to comply with section 234E of that Act. It is available at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/reasonable-steps-to-be-taken-by-a-trade-union-code-of-practice. A copy may also be inspected by contacting the Department for Business and Trade.

A full impact assessment has not been prepared for this Order or the Code of Practice on Reasonable Steps because impacts on trade unions and other relevant bodies have been considered in the impact assessment produced in relation to the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023, which is available at https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3396/publications. A copy may also be inspected by contacting the Department for Business and Trade.