Explanatory note

These Regulations, which come into force on 12th May 1975, make provision as to the manner in which trade unions and unincorporated employers' associations are required to obtain the Registrar's approval to proposed instruments of amalgamation or transfer and proposed notices to members in connection therewith; as to the content and registration of such instruments; and as to the approval of changes of name.

The Regulations also prescribe the fees payable for the registration of instruments of amalgamation or transfer, for the approval of changes of name, and for inspection of documents.

The Employers' and Workers' Organisations (Amalgamations, etc.) Regulations 1971 (S.I. 1971/1542) are revoked.