House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Implementing the Employment Rights Act: TU Access Consultation and TUPE Call for Evidence
13 April 2026 · Department for Business and Trade
Proposed by Kate Dearden Labour (Co-op) Halifax
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At a glance
Key points
- Government plans to strengthen trade union access into workplaces
- Minister announces a consultation on a draft Code of Practice for statutory trade union access
- Call for Evidence on Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations reforms announced
Issue summary
The statement discusses the government's plans to strengthen trade union access into workplaces and reform the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE).
Action requested
The minister announces a consultation on a draft Code of Practice for statutory trade union access and a Call for Evidence on TUPE reforms. The consultations will gather input from stakeholders to inform final policy details and legislation.
Key facts
- Government response published today sets out decisions on the right of access framework.
- Consultation on new draft Code of Practice runs for six weeks, closing on X April.
- Legislative details for trade union access will be set through statutory instruments this summer.
- TUPE Call for Evidence aims to gather evidence on prevalence and experience of TUPE reforms.
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