Guidance

Code of Practice: picketing

Guidance on picketing for employers, workers or members of the public who may be affected by a picket or any associated activities.

• From: Department for Business and Trade and Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
• Published: 31 March 1992
• Last updated: 24 February 2017 — See all updates

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Code of Practice: Picketing

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Details

This Code of Practice provides practical guidance on picketing in trade disputes for those contemplating, organising or taking part in a picket or activities associated with picketing.

The Code has been updated to reflect the legal provisions made by the Trade Union Act 2016 and supersedes the Code of Practice on Picketing issued in 1992.

Published 31 March 1992
Last updated 24 February 2017 + show all updates

1. 24 February 2017

   Final version of Code of Practice published

2. 8 December 2016

   Explanatory memorandum added

3. 7 December 2016

   Draft code of practice added

4. 31 March 1992

   First published.