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(1) This Order may be cited as the Code of Practice (Reasonable Steps for Trade Unions) Order 2023.
(2) This Order comes into force on 8th December 2023.
(3) This Order extends to England and Wales and Scotland.
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(1) The Code of Practice on Reasonable Steps comes into effect on 8th December 2023.
(2) In paragraph (1) “The Code of Practice on Reasonable Steps” means the Code of Practice issued by the Secretary of State under sections 203(1)(a) and 204(2) of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 on Reasonable Steps to be taken by a Trade Union (minimum service levels) which was laid in draft before both Houses of Parliament on 13th November 2023 and approved by a resolution of the House of Commons on 28th November 2023 and by a resolution of the House of Lords on 6th December 2023.
Kevin Hollinrake
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State
Department for Business and Trade
6th December 2023