Corporate report
Time off for public duties review report
Report setting out findings from the review of public duties in section 50 of the Employment Rights Act 1996.
This was published under the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
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Ref: ISBN 978-1-5286-6573-5, CP 1584
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Details
The government carried out an internal review of the list of public duties eligible for time off work under section 50 of the Employment Rights Act 1996, with consideration of special constables.
This review aimed to ensure the list remains fit for purpose and continues to support the effective functioning of modern public services. The findings of this review, and proposed changes to the legislation, are set out in the ‘Time off for public duties review report’.
The findings and proposals are set out in 3 sections:
- local representation and community governance
- frontline public service delivery
- national public service governance
The time off for public duties consultation seeks views on proposed changes to the statutory right to time off work for public duties.
Updates to this page
Published 11 June 2026