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This draft Statutory Instrument supersedes the draft of the same title which was laid before Parliament and published on 15th January 2026 (ISBN 978-0-348-27853-8). It is being issued free of charge to all known recipients of that draft Statutory Instrument.

Draft Regulations laid before Parliament under section 154(4) and 156(6)(a) of the Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.

EMPLOYMENT

INVESTIGATORY POWERS

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Coming into force in accordance with regulation 1(2)

The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 154(1) and (2) of the Employment Rights Act 2025^f1.

In accordance with sections 154(4) and 156(6)(a) of the Employment Rights Act 2025, a draft of these Regulations was laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.