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Implementing the Employment Rights Act: TU Access Consultation and TUPE Call for Evidence
13 April 2026
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Business and Trade
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement discusses the government's plans to stren [5D [K strengthen trade union access into workplaces and reform the Transfer of Un [2D [K Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE).
Action Requested
The minister announces a consultation on a draft Cod [3D [K Code of Practice for statutory trade union access and a Call for Evidence o [1D [K on TUPE reforms. The consultations will gather input from stakeholders to i [1D [K inform final policy details and legislation.
Key Facts
- Government response published today sets out decisions on [2D [K on the right of access framework.
- Consultation on new draft Code of Prac [4D [K Practice runs for six weeks, closing on X April.
- Legislative details for [3D [K for trade union access will be set through statutory instruments this summe [5D [K summer.
- TUPE Call for Evidence aims to gather evidence on prevalence and [3D [K and experience of TUPE reforms.
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