(1)This section applies in relation to the following provisions—
In Part III (rights in relation to trade union membership and activities), [F1sections 145A to 151 (inducements and detriment)],
In Part IV, Chapter II (procedure for handling redundancies), and
In Part V (industrial action), section 237 (dismissal of those taking part in unofficial industrial action).
(2)The Secretary of State may by order made by statutory instrument provide that any of those provisions—
(a)shall not apply to persons or to employment of such classes as may be prescribed by the order, or
(b)shall apply to persons or employments of such classes as may be prescribed by the order subject to such exceptions and modifications as may be so prescribed,
and may vary or revoke any of the provisions of sections 281 to 285 above (excluded classes of employment) so far as they relate to any such provision.
(3)Any such order shall be made by statutory instrument and may contains such incidental, supplementary or transitional provisions as appear to the Secretary of State to be necessary or expedient.
(4)No such order shall be made unless a draft of the order has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 286(1) substituted (1.10.2004) by Employment Relations Act 2004 (c. 24), ss. 57(1), 59(2)-(4), Sch. 1 para. 18; S.I. 2004/2566, art. 3(b) (with arts. 4-8)