
1 

(1) These Regulations may be cited as the Trade Union (Deduction of Union Subscriptions from Wages in the Public Sector) Regulations 2024.
(2) These Regulations come into force on 9th May 2024.
(3) These Regulations extend to England and Wales and Scotland.
(4) In these Regulations “the 1992 Act” means the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992.
2 
Any body or other person which—
(a) is listed, or of a description listed, in the Schedule, and
(b) is not a public authority,is to be treated as a public authority for the purposes of section 116B of the 1992 Act.
3 
For the purposes of section 116B of the 1992 Act, a public authority that is an emanation of the Crown is to be treated as the employer of a person who is employed by the Crown under or for the purposes of that authority.
4 
The following are specified as relevant public sector employers for the purposes of section 116B of the 1992 Act—
(a) any department of the Government of the United Kingdom, other than the Secret Intelligence Service, the Security Service and the Government Communications Headquarters;
(b) the Scottish Ministers;
(c) any public authority specified, or of a description specified, in the Schedule;
(d) any body or other person which is to be treated as a public authority for the purposes of section 116B of the 1992 Act in accordance with regulation 2.
5 

(1) A relevant document is to be treated, on and after 9th May 2024, as if it prohibited any deduction from workers’ wages in respect of trade union subscriptions otherwise than in accordance with section 116B(1) of the 1992 Act (restrictions on deductions of union subscriptions from wages in the public sector).
(2) Nothing in this regulation affects—
(a) any right or obligation arising in connection with anything done, or any omission made, before 9th May 2024, or
(b) the enforcement of any such right or obligation.
(3) In this regulation “relevant document” means a contract of employment or a collective agreement which, immediately before 9th May 2024, contained a provision permitting or requiring a specified public sector employer to make deductions from its workers’ wages in respect of trade union subscriptions.
(4) For the purposes of paragraph (3) “specified public sector employer” means any person or other body specified in regulation 4.
John Glen
Minister for the Cabinet Office
Cabinet Office
7th February 2024
SCHEDULE
Regulations 2 and 4
PART 1
1 
A county council or district council in England.
2 
The Greater London Authority.
3 
A London borough council.
4 
The Common Council of the City of London.
5 
The Council of the Isles of Scilly.
6 
A parish council in England.
7 
An economic prosperity board established under section 88 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009.
8 
A combined authority established under section 103 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009.
9 
A council constituted by section 2 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994.
10 
A joint board, within the meaning of section 235(1) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973.
11 
A fire and rescue authority constituted by a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004, or a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies, for an area in England.
12 
A fire and rescue authority created by an order under section 4A of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004.
13 
A joint fire authority established under Part 4 of the Local Government Act 1985.
14 
A body corporate established by an order under section 67 of the Local Government Act 1985.
15 
The London Fire Commissioner.
16 
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
17 
An internal drainage board, which is continued in being by virtue of section 1 of the Land Drainage Act 1991, for an area in England.
18 
Transport for London.
19 
The London Transport Users’ Committee.
20 

(1) A Passenger Transport Executive for—
(a) an area in England which is an integrated transport area for the purposes of Part 2 of the Transport Act 1968, or
(b) a passenger transport area for the purposes of that Part of that Act.
(2) In this paragraph “Passenger Transport Executive”, in relation to an integrated transport area in England or a passenger transport area, means the body which is the Executive in relation to that area for the purposes of Part 2 of the Transport Act 1968.
21 
The Passengers’ Council.
22 
A Transport Partnership created under section 1 of the Transport (Scotland) Act 2005.
23 
A sub-national transport body established under section 102E of the Local Transport Act 2008.
24 
A National Park authority established by an order under section 63 of the Environment Act 1995 for an area in England.
25 
A National Park authority established by virtue of section 7(1)(b) of the National Parks (Scotland) Act 2000.
26 
The Broads Authority.
27 
A conservation board established under section 86 of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 in respect of an area of outstanding natural beauty in England.
PART 2
28 
NHS England.
29 
An integrated care board established under section 14Z25 of the National Health Service Act 2006.
30 
An NHS trust established under section 25 of the National Health Service Act 2006.
31 
A Special Health Authority established under section 28 of the National Health Service Act 2006.
32 
An NHS foundation trust within the meaning given by section 30 of the National Health Service Act 2006.
33 
A Health Board constituted under section 2(1)(a) of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978.
34 
A Special Health Board constituted under section 2(1)(b) of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978.
35 
The Common Services Agency for the Scottish Health Service.
36 
Healthcare Improvement Scotland.
PART 3
37 
The governing body of—
(a) a foundation school in England,
(b) a voluntary aided school in England, or
(c) a foundation special school in England.
38 
The proprietor (within the meaning given in section 579(1) of the Education Act 1996) of—
(a) an Academy school (within the meaning given in section 1A of the Academies Act 2010);
(b) a 16 to 19 Academy (within the meaning given in section 1B of that Act);
(c) an alternative provision Academy (within the meaning given in section 1C of that Act).
39 

(1) The governing body of an institution within the further education sector in England.
(2) In this paragraph—
(a) “governing body” is to be interpreted in accordance with subsection (1) of section 90 of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 but without regard to subsection (2) of that section;
(b) the reference to an institution within the further education sector is to be construed in accordance with section 91(3) of that Act.
40 

(1) The governing body of—
(a) a registered higher education provider of a description prescribed by regulations made by the Secretary of State for the purposes of section 39(1) of the Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (a “relevant provider”), or
(b) any college, school, hall or other institution of a relevant provider.
(2) In this paragraph—
(a) “governing body” is to be interpreted in accordance with subsection (1) of section 90 of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 but without regard to subsection (2) of that section;
(b) “registered higher education provider” has the meaning given by section 3(10) of the Higher Education and Research Act 2017;
(c) “college” includes any institution in the nature of a college.
41 

(1) The manager of a central institution.
(2) In this paragraph “central institution” and “manager” have the meanings given in section 135 of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980.
42 

(1) The governing body of an institution in receipt of funding from the Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council or a regional strategic body.
(2) In this paragraph—
 “governing body” has the meaning given by section 35(2) of the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 2005;
 “regional strategic body” has the meaning given by section 7B(1)(a) of that Act.
PART 4
43 
A police and crime commissioner.
44 
A chief officer of a police force in England and Wales.
45 
The British Transport Police Authority.
46 
The Civil Nuclear Police Authority.
47 
The Scottish Police Authority.
PART 5
48 
The Accountant in Bankruptcy.
49 
The Advanced Research and Invention Agency.
50 
The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service.
51 
The Arts Council of England.
52 
AWE plc.
53 
The Big Lottery Fund.
54 
The Birmingham Children’s Trust Community Interest Company.
55 
The Board of Governors of the Museum of London.
56 
The Board of Trustees of the Armouries.
57 
The Board of Trustees of the National Gallery.
58 
The Board of Trustees for the National Galleries of Scotland.
59 
The Board of Trustees of the National Museums and Galleries on Merseyside.
60 
The Board of Trustees of the National Museums of Scotland.
61 
The Board of Trustees of the National Portrait Gallery.
62 
The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh.
63 
The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
64 
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum.
65 
The Board of Trustees of the Tate Gallery.
66 
The Board of Trustees of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
67 
The Board of Trustees of the Wallace Collection.
68 
Bradford Children and Families Trust Limited.
69 
Brighter Futures for Children Limited.
70 
The Britain-Russia Centre and the British East-West Centre.
71 
The British Broadcasting Corporation.
72 
The British Council.
73 
The British Library Board.
74 
The British Tourist Authority.
75 
The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS).
76 
The Care Quality Commission.
77 
The Children’s Commissioner.
78 
Children’s Hearings Scotland.
79 
The Civil Service Commission.
80 
The Coal Authority.
81 
College of Policing Limited.
82 
The Commission for Equality and Human Rights.
83 
The Commission for Local Administration in England.
84 
The Commissioner for Children and Young People in Scotland.
85 
The Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland.
86 
The Commissioner for Public Appointments.
87 
The Commissioner for Victims and Witnesses.
88 
The Committee on Climate Change.
89 
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom.
90 
The Competition Service.
91 
Creative Scotland.
92 
The Criminal Cases Review Commission.
93 
The Crofting Commission.
94 
The Disclosure and Barring Service.
95 
East West Railway Company Limited.
96 
Ebbsfleet Development Corporation.
97 
The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board.
98 
The English Sports Council.
99 
The Environment Agency.
100 
Food Standards Scotland.
101 
The Gaelic Media Service.
102 
Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority.
103 
The Geffrye Museum Trust.
104 
The Great Britain-China Centre.
105 
The Health and Safety Executive.
106 
Healthcare Improvement Scotland.
107 
The Health Research Authority.
108 
His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Prisons for England and Wales.
109 
His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Prisons for Scotland.
110 
His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation for England and Wales.
111 
High Speed Two (HS2) Limited.
112 
Highlands and Islands Enterprise.
113 
The Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England.
114 
Historic Environment Scotland.
115 
The Homes and Communities Agency.
116 
The Horniman Public Museum and Public Park Trust.
117 
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority.
118 
The Human Tissue Authority.
119 
The Independent Office for Police Conduct.
120 
The Information Commissioner.
121 
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.
122 
The Immigration Services Commissioner.
123 
The Joint Nature Conservation Committee.
124 
The Judicial Appointments and Conduct Ombudsman.
125 
The Judicial Appointments Commission.
126 
Located Property Limited.
127 
The Marine Management Organisation.
128 
The Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission.
129 
Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland.
130 
The National Army Museum.
131 
The National Citizen Service Trust.
132 
The National Forest Company.
133 
National Highways Limited.
134 
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.
135 
The National Library of Scotland.
136 
The National Museum of the Royal Navy.
137 
The National Non-Food Crops Centre Limited.
138 
National Records of Scotland.
139 
Natural England.
140 
Network Rail Limited.
141 
NHS Blood and Transplant (Gwaed a Thrawsblaniadau’r GIG).
142 
NHS Business Services Authority (Awdurdod Gwasanaethau Busnes y GIG).
143 
NHS Shared Business Services Limited.
144 
The National Health Service Litigation Authority (known as “NHS Resolution”).
145 
Northamptonshire Children’s Trust Limited.
146 
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority.
147 
The Office for Budget Responsibility.
148 
The Office for Students.
149 
The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator.
150 
The Oil and Pipelines Agency.
151 
The Parole Board for England and Wales.
152 
The Parole Board for Scotland.
153 
The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner.
154 
The Registrar of Independent Schools in Scotland.
155 
Registers of Scotland.
156 
Revenue Scotland.
157 
The Risk Management Authority.
158 
Royal Air Force Museum.
159 
Royal Museums Greenwich Foundation.
160 
Salix Finance Ltd.
161 
Sandwell Children’s Trust.
162 
The Scottish Ambulance Service Board.
163 
The Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration.
164 
The Scottish Commission for Human Rights.
165 
The Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service.
166 
The Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission.
167 
Scottish Enterprise.
168 
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency.
169 
The Scottish Fiscal Commission.
170 
The Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council.
171 
The Scottish Housing Regulator.
172 
The Scottish Information Commissioner.
173 
The Scottish Legal Aid Board.
174 
Scottish Natural Heritage.
175 
The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman.
176 
The Scottish Qualifications Authority.
177 
The Scottish Road Works Commissioner.
178 
The Scottish Social Services Council.
179 
The Scottish Sports Council.
180 
The Sea Fish Industry Authority.
181 
The Security Industry Authority.
182 
The Single Source Regulations Office.
183 
Sir John Soane’s Museum.
184 
Slough Children First Limited.
185 
The Small Business Commissioner.
186 
Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland.
187 
The Social Care Institute for Excellence.
188 
Social Work England.
189 
Sports Grounds Safety Authority.
190 
The Standards Commission for Scotland.
191 
Student Loans Company Limited.
192 
The Trade Remedies Authority.
193 
The Trustees of the British Museum.
194 
The Trustees of the Imperial War Museum.
195 
The Trustees of the National Heritage Memorial Fund.
196 
The Trustees of the National Maritime Museum.
197 
The Trustees of the Natural History Museum.
198 
The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority.
199 
UK Government Investments Limited.
200 
United Kingdom Research and Innovation.
201 
United Kingdom Anti-Doping Limited.
202 
The United Kingdom Sports Council.
203 
Together for Children Sunderland Limited.
204 
VisitScotland.
205 
The Westminster Foundation for Democracy Limited.
206 
Worcestershire Children First.
207 
The Youth Justice Board for England and Wales.