# The Employment Tribunals Act 1996 (Tribunal Composition) Order 2012

Draft 2012, ISBN 9780111519967

This Order amends section 4(3) of the Employment Tribunals Act 1996 which details the proceedings which may be heard by an Employment Judge sitting alone. The amendment contained in this Order enables proceedings in respect of unfair dismissal to be heard by an Employment Judge alone.

Made under: Employment Tribunals Act 1996 (Section 4)

PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/draft-employment-tribunals-act-1996-tribunal-composition-order-2012/pdf/ukdsi_9780111519967_en.pdf; Explanatory Memorandum https://openlegislation.uk/draft-employment-tribunals-act-1996-tribunal-composition-order-2012/pdf/ukdsiem_9780111519967_en.pdf

## Introductory text

Draft Order laid before Parliament under section 41(2) of the Employment Tribunals Act 1996, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.
Employment Tribunals
Made ***
Coming into force 6th April 2012
A draft of this Order was laid before Parliament in accordance with section 41(2) of the Employment Tribunals Act 1996 and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
Accordingly, the Secretary of State and the Lord Chancellor, acting jointly in exercise of the powers conferred upon them by section 4(4) of that Act, make the following Order:

## 1 Citation and commencement

This Order may be cited as the Employment Tribunals Act 1996 (Tribunal Composition) Order 2011 and shall come into force on 6th April 2012.

## 2 Amendment to the Employment Tribunals Act 1996

In section 4(3)(c) of the Employment Tribunals Act 1996, after “34” insert “, 111”.

## Signature

Name
Minister for Employment Relations, Consumer and Postal Affairs
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
Date
Signed by the authority of the Lord Chancellor
Name
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State
Ministry of Justice
Date

## Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order amends section 4(3) of the Employment Tribunals Act 1996 which details the proceedings which may be heard by an Employment Judge sitting alone. The amendment contained in this Order enables proceedings in respect of unfair dismissal to be heard by an Employment Judge alone.
A full regulatory impact assessment has been produced for this instrument and is available from Rowena Robson, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, Labour Market Directorate, 1 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0ET. Copies have also been placed in the libraries of both Houses of Parliament.

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