# The Trade Unions (Right to Access Workplaces) Regulations 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


TRADE UNIONS
Made 15th October 2026
Coming into force 30th October 2026
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 70ZC, 70ZE(5)(b), 70ZF(3), (4), (5) and (6), 70ZJ, 70ZN and 293(1) and (2) of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992.
A draft of these Regulations was laid before Parliament in accordance with section 293(4) and (5) of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/1101/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/trade-unions-right-to-access-workplaces-regulations-2026/introduction
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