# The Trade Unions (Right to Access Workplaces) Regulations 2026, Regulation 16: Additional matters


The CAC must have regard to the following matters, where relevant, when considering an application for a determination under section 70ZE of the 1992 Act—
(a) existing arrangements for visitors generally to any workplace covered by the proposed access agreement;
(b) the type of workplace covered by the proposed access agreement;
(c) whether safeguarding provision needs to be included in the proposed access agreement;
(d) where there is a third party whose co-operation is required in order for access to take place, whether the employer has contacted that third party, and taken reasonable steps in order to secure that co-operation.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2026/9780348285321/regulation/16 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-trade-unions-right-to-access-workplaces-regulations-2026/regulation-16
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