The Trade Union (Deduction of Union Subscriptions from Wages in the Public Sector) Regulations 2024

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Publication 2024-02-07
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Made: 7th February 2024

Coming into force: 9th May 2024

In accordance with section 116B(9) of the Act, a draft of this instrument was laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.

Citation, commencement, extent and interpretation

1

  • (1) These Regulations may be cited as the Trade Union (Deduction of Union Subscriptions from Wages in the Public Sector) Regulations 2024.
  • (2) These Regulations come into force on 9th May 2024.
  • (3) These Regulations extend to England and Wales and Scotland.
  • (4) In these Regulations “the 1992 Act” means the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992.

Persons deemed to be public authorities

2

Any body or other person which—

  • (a) is listed, or of a description listed, in the Schedule, and
  • (b) is not a public authority,

is to be treated as a public authority for the purposes of section 116B of the 1992 Act.

Crown employees: entity to be treated as an employer

3

For the purposes of section 116B of the 1992 Act, a public authority that is an emanation of the Crown is to be treated as the employer of a person who is employed by the Crown under or for the purposes of that authority.

Relevant public sector employers

4

The following are specified as relevant public sector employers for the purposes of section 116B of the 1992 Act—

  • (a) any department of the Government of the United Kingdom, other than the Secret Intelligence Service, the Security Service and the Government Communications Headquarters;
  • (b) the Scottish Ministers;
  • (c) any public authority specified, or of a description specified, in the Schedule;
  • (d) any body or other person which is to be treated as a public authority for the purposes of section 116B of the 1992 Act in accordance with regulation 2.

Consequential modification of contracts of employment and collective agreements

5

  • (1) A relevant document is to be treated, on and after 9th May 2024, as if it prohibited any deduction from workers’ wages in respect of trade union subscriptions otherwise than in accordance with section 116B(1) of the 1992 Act (restrictions on deductions of union subscriptions from wages in the public sector).
  • (2) Nothing in this regulation affects—
  • (a) any right or obligation arising in connection with anything done, or any omission made, before 9th May 2024, or
  • (b) the enforcement of any such right or obligation.
  • (3) In this regulation “relevant document” means a contract of employment or a collective agreement which, immediately before 9th May 2024, contained a provision permitting or requiring a specified public sector employer to make deductions from its workers’ wages in respect of trade union subscriptions.
  • (4) For the purposes of paragraph (3) “specified public sector employer” means any person or other body specified in regulation 4.

SCHEDULE — Relevant public sector employers

PART 1 — Local Government

1

A county council or district council in England.

2

The Greater London Authority2.

3

A London borough council.

4

The Common Council of the City of London.

5

The Council of the Isles of Scilly.

6

A parish council in England.

7

An economic prosperity board established under section 88 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 20093.

8

A combined authority established under section 103 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009.

9

A council constituted by section 2 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 19944.

10

A joint board, within the meaning of section 235(1) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 19735.

11

A fire and rescue authority constituted by a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 20046, or a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies, for an area in England.

12

A fire and rescue authority created by an order under section 4A of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 20047.

13

A joint fire authority established under Part 4 of the Local Government Act 19858.

14

A body corporate established by an order under section 67 of the Local Government Act 1985.

15

The London Fire Commissioner9.

16

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service10.

17

An internal drainage board, which is continued in being by virtue of section 1 of the Land Drainage Act 199111, for an area in England.

18

Transport for London12.

19

The London Transport Users’ Committee13.

20

  • (1) A Passenger Transport Executive for—
  • (a) an area in England which is an integrated transport area for the purposes of Part 2 of the Transport Act 196814, or
  • (b) a passenger transport area for the purposes of that Part of that Act.
  • (2) In this paragraph “Passenger Transport Executive”, in relation to an integrated transport area in England or a passenger transport area, means the body which is the Executive in relation to that area for the purposes of Part 2 of the Transport Act 1968.

21

The Passengers’ Council15.

22

A Transport Partnership created under section 1 of the Transport (Scotland) Act 200516.

23

A sub-national transport body established under section 102E of the Local Transport Act 200817.

24

A National Park authority established by an order under section 63 of the Environment Act 199518 for an area in England.

25

A National Park authority established by virtue of section 7(1)(b) of the National Parks (Scotland) Act 200019.

26

The Broads Authority20.

27

A conservation board established under section 86 of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 200021 in respect of an area of outstanding natural beauty in England.

PART 2 — The National Health Service

28

NHS England22.

29

An integrated care board established under section 14Z25 of the National Health Service Act 200623.

30

An NHS trust established under section 25 of the National Health Service Act 200624.

31

A Special Health Authority established under section 28 of the National Health Service Act 2006.

32

An NHS foundation trust within the meaning given by section 30 of the National Health Service Act 2006.

33

A Health Board constituted under section 2(1)(a) of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 197825.

34

A Special Health Board constituted under section 2(1)(b) of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978.

35

The Common Services Agency for the Scottish Health Service26.

36

Healthcare Improvement Scotland27.

PART 3 — Maintained Schools and Other Educational Institutions

37

The governing body of—

  • (a) a foundation school in England,
  • (b) a voluntary aided school in England, or
  • (c) a foundation special school in England.

38

The proprietor (within the meaning given in section 579(1) of the Education Act 199628) of—

  • (a) an Academy school (within the meaning given in section 1A of the Academies Act 201029);
  • (b) a 16 to 19 Academy (within the meaning given in section 1B of that Act);
  • (c) an alternative provision Academy (within the meaning given in section 1C of that Act).

39

  • (1) The governing body of an institution within the further education sector in England.
  • (2) In this paragraph—
  • (a) “governing body” is to be interpreted in accordance with subsection (1) of section 90 of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 but without regard to subsection (2) of that section30;
  • (b) the reference to an institution within the further education sector is to be construed in accordance with section 91(3) of that Act.

40

  • (1) The governing body of—
  • (a) a registered higher education provider of a description prescribed by regulations made by the Secretary of State for the purposes of section 39(1) of the Higher Education and Research Act 201731 (a “relevant provider”), or
  • (b) any college, school, hall or other institution of a relevant provider.
  • (2) In this paragraph—
  • (a) “governing body” is to be interpreted in accordance with subsection (1) of section 90 of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 but without regard to subsection (2) of that section;
  • (b) “registered higher education provider” has the meaning given by section 3(10) of the Higher Education and Research Act 2017;
  • (c) “college” includes any institution in the nature of a college.

41

  • (1) The manager of a central institution.
  • (2) In this paragraph “central institution” and “manager” have the meanings given in section 135 of the Education (Scotland) Act 198032.

42

  • (1) The governing body of an institution in receipt of funding from the Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council33 or a regional strategic body.
  • (2) In this paragraph—
  • “governing body” has the meaning given by section 35(2) of the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 200534;
  • “regional strategic body” has the meaning given by section 7B(1)(a) of that Act35.

PART 4 — Police

43

A police and crime commissioner36.

44

A chief officer of a police force in England and Wales.

45

The British Transport Police Authority37.

46

The Civil Nuclear Police Authority38.

47

The Scottish Police Authority39.

PART 5 — Other public bodies and offices

48

The Accountant in Bankruptcy40.

49

The Advanced Research and Invention Agency41.

50

The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service42.

51

The Arts Council of England43.

52

AWE plc44.

53

The Big Lottery Fund45.

54

The Birmingham Children’s Trust Community Interest Company46.

55

The Board of Governors of the Museum of London47.

56

The Board of Trustees of the Armouries48.

57

The Board of Trustees of the National Gallery49.

58

The Board of Trustees for the National Galleries of Scotland50.

59

The Board of Trustees of the National Museums and Galleries on Merseyside51.

60

The Board of Trustees of the National Museums of Scotland52.

61

The Board of Trustees of the National Portrait Gallery53.

62

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh54.

63

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew55.

64

The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum56.

65

The Board of Trustees of the Tate Gallery57.

66

The Board of Trustees of the Victoria and Albert Museum58.

67

The Board of Trustees of the Wallace Collection59.

68

Bradford Children and Families Trust Limited60.

69

Brighter Futures for Children Limited61.

70

The Britain-Russia Centre and the British East-West Centre62.

71

The British Broadcasting Corporation63.

72

The British Council64.

73

The British Library Board65.

74

The British Tourist Authority66.

75

The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS)67.

76

The Care Quality Commission68.

77

The Children’s Commissioner69.

78

Children’s Hearings Scotland70.

79

The Civil Service Commission71.

80

The Coal Authority72.

81

College of Policing Limited73.

82

The Commission for Equality and Human Rights74.

83

The Commission for Local Administration in England75.

84

The Commissioner for Children and Young People in Scotland76.

85

The Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland77.

86

The Commissioner for Public Appointments78.

87

The Commissioner for Victims and Witnesses79.

88

The Committee on Climate Change80.

89

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom81.

90

The Competition Service82.

91

Creative Scotland83.

92

The Criminal Cases Review Commission84.

93

The Crofting Commission85.

94

The Disclosure and Barring Service86.

95

East West Railway Company Limited87.

96

Ebbsfleet Development Corporation88.

97

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board89.

98

The English Sports Council90.

99

The Environment Agency91.

100

Food Standards Scotland92.

101

The Gaelic Media Service93.

102

Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority94.

103

The Geffrye Museum Trust95.

104

The Great Britain-China Centre96.

105

The Health and Safety Executive97.

106

Healthcare Improvement Scotland98.

107

The Health Research Authority99.

108

His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Prisons for England and Wales100.

109

His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Prisons for Scotland101.

110

His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation for England and Wales102.

111

High Speed Two (HS2) Limited103.

112

Highlands and Islands Enterprise104.

113

The Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England105.

114

Historic Environment Scotland106.

115

The Homes and Communities Agency107.

116

The Horniman Public Museum and Public Park Trust108.

117

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority109.

118

The Human Tissue Authority110.

119

The Independent Office for Police Conduct111.

120

The Information Commissioner112.

121

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122

The Immigration Services Commissioner113.

123

The Joint Nature Conservation Committee114.

124

The Judicial Appointments and Conduct Ombudsman115.

125

The Judicial Appointments Commission116.

126

Located Property Limited117.

127

The Marine Management Organisation118.

128

The Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission119.

129

Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland120.

130

The National Army Museum121.

131

The National Citizen Service Trust122.

132

The National Forest Company123.

133

National Highways Limited124.

134

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence125.

135

The National Library of Scotland126.

136

The National Museum of the Royal Navy127.

137

The National Non-Food Crops Centre Limited128.

138

National Records of Scotland129.

139

Natural England130.

140

Network Rail Limited131.

141

NHS Blood and Transplant (Gwaed a Thrawsblaniadau’r GIG)132.

142

NHS Business Services Authority (Awdurdod Gwasanaethau Busnes y GIG)133.

143

NHS Shared Business Services Limited134.

144

The National Health Service Litigation Authority (known as “NHS Resolution”)135.

145

Northamptonshire Children’s Trust Limited.136

146

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority137.

147

The Office for Budget Responsibility138.

148

The Office for Students139.

149

The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator140.

150

The Oil and Pipelines Agency141.

151

The Parole Board for England and Wales142.

152

The Parole Board for Scotland143.

153

The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner144.

154

The Registrar of Independent Schools in Scotland145.

155

Registers of Scotland.

156

Revenue Scotland146.

157

The Risk Management Authority147.

158

Royal Air Force Museum148.

159

Royal Museums Greenwich Foundation149.

160

Salix Finance Ltd150.

161

Sandwell Children’s Trust151.

162

The Scottish Ambulance Service Board152.

163

The Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration153.

164

The Scottish Commission for Human Rights154.

165

The Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service155.

166

The Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission156.

167

Scottish Enterprise157.

168

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency158.

169

The Scottish Fiscal Commission159.

170

The Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council160.

171

The Scottish Housing Regulator161.

172

The Scottish Information Commissioner162.

173

The Scottish Legal Aid Board163.

174

Scottish Natural Heritage164.

175

The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman165.

176

Qualifications Scotland.

177

The Scottish Road Works Commissioner166.

178

The Scottish Social Services Council167.

179

The Scottish Sports Council168.

180

The Sea Fish Industry Authority169.

181

The Security Industry Authority170.

182

The Single Source Regulations Office171.

183

Sir John Soane’s Museum172.

184

Slough Children First Limited173.

185

The Small Business Commissioner174.

186

Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland175.

187

The Social Care Institute for Excellence176.

188

Social Work England177.

189

Sports Grounds Safety Authority178.

190

The Standards Commission for Scotland179.

191

Student Loans Company Limited180.

192

The Trade Remedies Authority181.

193

The Trustees of the British Museum182.

194

The Trustees of the Imperial War Museum183.

195

The Trustees of the National Heritage Memorial Fund184.

196

The Trustees of the National Maritime Museum185.

197

The Trustees of the Natural History Museum186.

198

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority187.

199

UK Government Investments Limited188.

200

United Kingdom Research and Innovation189.

201

United Kingdom Anti-Doping Limited190.

202

The United Kingdom Sports Council191.

203

Together for Children Sunderland Limited192.

204

VisitScotland193.

205

The Westminster Foundation for Democracy Limited194.

206

Worcestershire Children First195.

207

The Youth Justice Board for England and Wales196.

Signed

John Glen — Minister for the Cabinet Office — Cabinet Office — 7th February 2024

Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

EXPLANATORY NOTE

These Regulations are made in connection with section 116B(1) of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 which restricts the circumstances in which deductions of trade union subscriptions from wages in the public sector may be made.

Regulation 2 specifies that certain bodies and other persons are to be treated as “public authorities” for the purposes of section 116B (“the deemed public authorities”).

Regulation 3 specifies who is to be treated, for the purposes of section 116B, as the employer of a person who is employed by the Crown.

Regulation 4 specifies certain public authorities and descriptions of public authorities, and the deemed public authorities, as “relevant public sector employers” for the purposes of section 116B.

Regulation 5 makes consequential provision in respect of contracts of employment and collective agreements that are in force before these Regulations come into force.

A full impact assessment of the effect that these Regulations will have on the costs of business, the voluntary sector and the public sector has been prepared. A copy of the Impact Assessment is annexed to the Explanatory Memorandum which is available alongside these Regulations at www.legislation.gov.uk.

Footnotes

1

1992 c. 52. Section 116B was inserted by section 15 of the Trade Union Act 2016 (c. 15) and amended by section 1(2) of the Trade Union (Wales) Act 2019 (anaw 4).

2

The Greater London Authority was established by section 1 of the Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29).

7

Section 4A was inserted by paragraph 5 of Schedule 1 to the Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3).

9

The London Fire Commissioner is a corporation sole created by section 327A of the Greater London Authority Act 1999. Section 327A of that Act was inserted by section 9 of the Policing and Crime Act 2017.

10

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is a body corporate created by section 1A of the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 5). Section 1A was inserted by section 101(1) of the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8).

12

Transport for London is a body corporate established by section 154 of the Greater London Authority Act 1999.

13

The London Transport Users’ Committee is a body corporate established by section 247 of the Greater London Authority Act 1999.

14

1968 c. 73. See in particular section 9 of the 1968 Act. Section 9 was amended by paragraph 1 of Schedule 18 to the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 (c. 65), by sections 57 and 58 of the Transport Act 1985 (c. 67), by paragraph 80 of Schedule 13 to the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994 (c. 39) by paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 4, and Part 4 of Schedule 7, to the Local Transport Act 2008 (c. 26), by paragraph 9 of Schedule 8 to the Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20) and by S.I. 2011/908, 2014/866, 2016/653 and 2018/1133.

15

The Passengers’ Council is a body corporate established by section 19 of the Railways Act 2005 (c. 14). It was renamed by S.I. 2010/439.

17

2008 c. 26. Section 102E was inserted by section 21 of the Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 (c. 1).

20

The Broads Authority is a body corporate established by section 1 of the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads Act 1988 (c. 4).

22

NHS England is a body corporate established by section 1H of the National Health Service Act 2006 (c. 41). Section 1H of the 2006 Act was inserted by section 9(1) of the Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7). It was renamed by section 1 of the Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31).

23

2006 c. 41. Chapter A3 of Part 2 of the 2006 Act was inserted by section 19(2) of the Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31).

24

Section 25 is prospectively repealed by section 179(2) of the Health and Social Care Act 2012.

26

The Common Services Agency for the Scottish Health Service is a body corporate established by section 10 of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978. Its name was changed by paragraph 2 of Schedule 6 to the Health Services Act 1980 (c. 53). There are other amendments to section 10 not relevant to these Regulations.

27

Healthcare Improvement Scotland is a body corporate established by section 10A of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978. Section 10A was inserted by section 108 of the Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8).

28

1996 c. 56. The definition of “proprietor” was amended by paragraph 183 of Schedule 30 to the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (c. 31), paragraph 17 of Schedule 13 to the Education Act 2011 (c. 21) and by S.I. 20003/2045.

29

2010 c. 32. Sections 1A to 1D were inserted by section 53(7) of the Education Act 2011 (c. 21). Section 1B was amended by section 164 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32).

30

1992 c. 13. The definition of “governing body” was amended by paragraph 12 of Schedule 8 to the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22) (“the 2009 Act”). Section 91(3) was amended by paragraph 13 of Schedule 8 to the 2009 Act.

32

1980 c. 44. There are amendments to section 135 not relevant to these Regulations.

33

The Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council is a body corporate established by section 1 of the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 6).

34

Section 35(2) was amended by paragraph 8(23) of the Schedule to the Post-16 Education (Scotland) Act 2013 (asp 12) (“the 2013 Act”).

35

Section 7B was inserted by section 8 of the 2013 Act.

36

See the definition of “police and crime commissioner” in Schedule 1 to the Interpretation Act 1978 (c. 30).

37

The British Transport Police Authority is a body corporate established by section 18 of the Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003 (c. 20).

38

The Civil Nuclear Police Authority is a body corporate established by section 51 of the Energy Act 2004 (c. 20).

39

The Scottish Police Authority is a body corporate established by section 1 of the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8).

40

The Accountant in Bankruptcy is appointed by the Scottish Ministers under section 199 of the Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 21).

41

The Advanced Research and Invention Agency is a body corporate established by section 1 of the Advanced Research and Invention Agency Act 2022 (c. 4).

42

The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service is a body corporate continued by section 247 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (c. 52).

43

The Arts Council of England is a registered charity in England and Wales, with the registration number 1036733.

44

AWE plc is a public limited company incorporated in England and Wales, with the company registration number 02763902.

45

The Big Lottery Fund is a body corporate established by section 36A of the National Lottery Act 1993 (c. 39). Section 36A was inserted by the National Lottery Act 2006 (c. 23).

46

The Birmingham Children’s Trust Community Interest Company is a private company limited by guarantee (CIC) incorporated in England and Wales, with the company registration number 10762047.

47

The Board of Governors of the Museum of London is a body corporate established by section 1 of the Museum of London Act 1965 (c. 17).

48

The Board of Trustees of the Armouries was established by section 17 of the National Heritage Act 1983 (c. 47).

49

The Board of Trustees of the National Gallery is a body corporate established by section 1(1)(a) of the Museums and Galleries Act 1992 (c. 44).

50

The Board of Trustees of the National Galleries of Scotland was established by section 3 of the National Galleries of Scotland Act 1906 (c. 50).

51

The Board of Trustees of the National Museums and Galleries on Merseyside was established by Article 2 of the Merseyside Museums and Galleries Order 1986 (S.I. 1986/226). The Board are also known as the Board of Trustees of the National Museums Liverpool.

52

The Board of Trustees of the National Museums of Scotland was established by section 1 the National Heritage (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 16).

53

The Board of Trustees of the National Portrait Gallery is a body corporate established by section 1(1)(c) of the Museums and Galleries Act 1992.

54

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh was established by section 10 of the National Heritage (Scotland) Act 1985.

55

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew was established by section 23 of the National Heritage Act 1983.

56

The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum was established by section 9 of the National Heritage Act 1983.

57

The Board of Trustees of the Tate Gallery is a body corporate established by section 1(1)(b) of the Museums and Galleries Act 1992.

58

The Board of Trustees of the Victoria and Albert Museum was established by section 1 of the National Heritage Act 1983.

59

The Board of Trustees of the Wallace Collection is a body corporate established by section 1(1)(d) of the Museums and Galleries Act 1992.

60

Bradford Children and Families Trust Limited is a company incorporated in England and Wales, with the company registration number 14060995.

61

Brighter Futures for Children is a company incorporated in England and Wales, with the company registration number 11293709.

62

The Britain-Russia Centre and the British East-West Centre is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales, with company registration number 00696337.

63

The British Broadcasting Corporation is a public corporation established by Royal Charter.

64

The British Council was established by Royal Charter.

65

The British Library Board is a public authority established by section 1(2) of the British Library Act 1972 (c. 54).

66

The British Tourist Authority is a body corporate established by section 1(1) of the Development of Tourism Act 1969 (c. 51).

67

CAFCASS is a body corporate established by section 11(1) of the Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 (c. 43).

68

The Care Quality Commission is a body corporate established by section 1 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (c. 14).

69

The Children’s Commissioner is an office established by section 1 of the Children Act 2004 (c. 31).

70

Children’s Hearings Scotland is a body corporate established by section 2 of the Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 1).

71

The Civil Service Commission is a body corporate established by section 2 of the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010 (c. 25).

72

The Coal Authority is a body corporate established by section 1 of the Coal Industry Act 1994 (c. 21).

73

The College of Policing Limited is a company incorporated in England and Wales with the company registration number 08235199.

74

The Commission for Equality and Human Rights is a body corporate established by section 1 of the Equality Act 2006 (c. 3).

75

The Commission for Local Administration in England is a body of commissioners established by section 23 of the Local Government Act 1974 (c. 7).

76

The Commissioner for Children and Young People in Scotland is an office established by section 1 of the Commissioner for Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 17).

77

The Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland is an office established by section 1 of the Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11). Section 1 was substituted by S.S.I. 2013/197 and amended by section 38 of the Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 16).

78

The Commissioner for Public Appointments was appointed by the Public Appointments Commissioner Order in Council 2021. Copies of the Order are available at: https://privycouncil.independent.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2021-09-29-List-of-Business.pdf , or from the Privy Council Office, Room G/04, 1 Horse Guards Road, London SW1A 2HQ.

79

The Commissioner for Victims and Witnesses is appointed by the Secretary of State for Justice under section 48 of the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 (c. 28).

80

The Committee on Climate Change is a body corporate established by section 32 of the Climate Change Act 2008 (c. 27).

81

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom is a body corporate continued by section 13 of the International Development Act 2002 (c. 1).

82

The Competition Service is a body corporate established by section 13 of the Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40).

83

Creative Scotland is a body corporate established by section 36 of the Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8).

84

The Criminal Cases Review Commission is a body corporate established by section 8 of the Criminal Appeal Act 1995 (c. 35).

85

The Crofters Commission was established by section 1 of the Crofters (Scotland) Act 1955 (c. 21), and renamed by section 1 of the Crofting Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 14).

86

The Disclosure and Barring Service is a body corporate established by section 87 of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9).

87

The East West Railway Company is a company incorporated in England and Wales with the company registration number. 11072935.

88

The Ebbsfleet Development Corporation is an urban development corporation established by article 3(1) of the Ebbsfleet Development Corporation (Area and Constitution) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/747).

89

The Board was established by S.I. 1964/1086 as the Engineering Industry Training Board and renamed by S.I. 1991/1305.

90

The English Sports Council was incorporated by Royal Charter on 23 July 1996. The Council is also known as “Sport England”.

91

The Environment Agency is a body corporate established by section 1 of the Environment Act 1995 (c. 25).

92

Food Standards Scotland is a body corporate established by section 1 of the Food (Scotland) Act 2015 (asp 1).

93

The Gaelic Media Service (Seirbheis nam Meadhanan Gàidhlig) is the body established for the purposes of section 183 of the Broadcasting Act 1990 (c. 42) and renamed by section 208 of the Communications Act 2003 (c. 21).

94

The Authority was established by section 1 of the Gangmasters (Licensing) Act 2004 (c. 11), and continued and renamed by section 1 of that Act as amended by paragraph 15 of Schedule 3 to the Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19).

95

The Geffrye Museum Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, with the registered charity number 803052.

96

The Great Britain-China Centre is a company incorporated in England and Wales with the company registration number 01196043.

97

The Health and Safety Executive is a body corporate established by section 10 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (c. 37), as amended by S.I. 2008/960.

98

Healthcare Improvement Scotland is a body corporate established by section 10A of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 29). Section 10A was inserted by section 108 of the Public Services (Reform) Scotland Act 2010.

99

The Health Research Authority is a body corporate established under section 109 of the Care Act 2014 (c. 23).

100

The Chief Inspector of Prisons for England and Wales is appointed under section 5A of the Prisons Act 1952 (c. 52).

101

The Chief Inspector of Prisons for Scotland is appointed under section 7 of the Prisons (Scotland) Act 1989 (c. 45).

102

The Inspectorate was established under section 23 of the Probation Service Act 1993 (c. 47) and continued in being by section 6 of the Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 (c. 43).

103

High Speed Two (HS2) Limited is a company incorporated in England and Wales, with the company registration number 06791686.

104

Highlands and Islands Enterprise is a body corporate established under section 1(b) of the Enterprise and New Towns (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 35).

105

The Commission is a body corporate established by section 32 of the National Heritage Act 1983.

106

Historic Environment Scotland is a body corporate established by section 1 of the Historic Environment Scotland Act 2014 (asp 19).

107

The Agency is a body corporate established by section 1 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17).

108

The Trust is company incorporated in England and Wales, with the company registration number 02456393, and is a registered charity in England and Wales (charity number 802725).

109

The Authority is a body corporate established by section 5 of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990 (c. 37).

110

The Authority is a body corporate established by section 13 of the Human Tissue Act 2004 (c. 30).

111

The Independent Office for Police Conduct was established as the Independent Police Complaints Commission by section 9 of the Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 3) and it was continued and renamed by that section as amended by section 33 of the Policing and Crime Act 2017.

112

The Information Commissioner is a corporation sole. The existence of the Commissioner is continued by section 114 of the Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12).

113

The Commissioner is appointed by the Secretary of State under section 83 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (c. 33).

114

The Committee is continued in existence, and re-constituted, in accordance with section 31 of, and Schedule 4 to, the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16).

115

The Ombudsman is appointed by His Majesty on the recommendation of the Lord Chancellor, in accordance with section 62 of, and Schedule 13 to, the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4).

116

The Commission is a body corporate established by section 61 of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005.

117

Located Property Limited is a company incorporated in England and Wales, with company registration number 10385637.

118

The Organisation is a body corporate established by section 1 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23).

119

The Commission was established by section 2 of the Marshall Aid Commemoration Act 1953 (c. 39).

120

The Commission is a body corporate continued in existence by section 4 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 13).

121

The Museum is a registered charity in England and Wales, with the charity number 237902.

122

The Trust is a Royal Charter company (company number RC000894).

123

The National Forest Company is a company incorporated in England and Wales, with the company registration number 02991970.

124

National Highways Limited a company incorporated in England and Wales, with the company registration number 09346363.

125

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence is a body corporate established by section 232 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7).

126

The National Library of Scotland is a body corporate established by section 1(1) of the National Library of Scotland Act 1925 (c. 73) and renamed by section 1 of the National Library of Scotland Act 2012 (asp 3). It is a registered charity in Scotland (charity number SC011086).

127

The Museum is a company incorporated in England and Wales with the company registration number 06699696, and is a registered charity in England and Wales (charity number 1126283).

128

The National Non-Food Crops Centre Limited is a company incorporated in England and Wales with the company registration number 04853659.

129

National Records of Scotland is a Non-Ministerial Department of the Scottish Government.

130

Natural England is a body corporate established by section 1 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006.

131

Network Rail Limited is a company incorporated in England and Wales with the company registration number 04402220.

132

NHS Blood and Transplant is a Special Health Authority established by S.I. 2005/2529.

133

NHS Business Services Authority is a Special Health Authority established by S.I. 2005/2414.

134

NHS Shared Business Services Limited is a private limited company incorporated in England and Wales, with company registration number 05280446.

135

The National Health Service Litigation Authority is a Special Health Authority established by S.I. 1995/2800.

136

Northamptonshire Children’s Trust is a company incorporated in England and Wales with the company registration number 12430084.

137

The Authority is a body corporate established by section 1 of the Energy Act 2004 (c. 20).

138

The Office for Budget Responsibility is a body corporate established by section 2 of the Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4).

139

The Office for Students is a body corporate established by section 1 of the Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (c. 29).

140

The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator is established by section 1 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 10).

141

The Oil and Pipelines Agency is a body corporate established by section 1(1) of the Oil and Pipelines Act 1985 (c. 62).

142

The Parole Board is a body corporate originally established under the Criminal Justice Act 1967 (c. 80) and now continued in existence by section 239 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44).

143

The Parole Board for Scotland is a body corporate continued in existence by section 20 of the Prisoners and Criminal Proceedings (Scotland) Act 1993 (c. 9).

144

The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner was originally established as the Police Complaints Commissioner for Scotland by section 33 of the Police, Public Order and Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2006 (asp 10) and renamed by section 61 of the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8).

145

The Registrar is appointed under section 98 of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 (c. 44).

146

Revenue Scotland is a body corporate established by section 2 of the Revenue Scotland and Tax Powers Act 2014 (asp 16).

147

The Risk Management Authority was established by section 3 of the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 7).

148

The Royal Air Force Museum is a registered charity in England and Wales (charity number 1197541).

149

The Royal Museums Greenwich Foundation is a company incorporated in England and Wales with the company registration number 08002287 and is a registered charity in England and Wales (charity number 1147279).

150

Salix Finance Ltd is a company incorporated in England and Wales with the company registration number 05068355.

151

Sandwell Children’s Trust is a company incorporated in England and Wales with the company registration number 10620524.

152

The Scottish Ambulance Service Board is a Special Health Board constituted by article 3 of S.I. 1999/686 (S. 47).

153

The Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration is a body corporate originally established by section 128(1) of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994 (c. 39) and is continued in existence by section 15 of the Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 1).

154

The Scottish Commission for Human Rights is a body corporate established by section 1 of the Scottish Commission for Human Rights Act 2006 (asp 16).

155

The Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service is a body corporate established by section 60 of the Judiciary and Courts (Scotland) Act 2008 (asp 6). It was renamed by section 130 of the Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 18).

156

The Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission is a body corporate established by section 194A of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (c. 46). Section 194A was inserted by section 25(1) of the Crime and Punishment (Scotland) Act 1997.

157

Scottish Enterprise is a body corporate established by section 1(a) of the Enterprise and New Towns (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 35).

158

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency is a body corporate established by section 20 of the Environment Act 1995 (c. 25).

159

The Scottish Fiscal Commission was established by section 1 of Scottish Fiscal Commission Act 2016 (asp 17).

160

The Council is a body corporate established by section 1 of the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 6).

161

The Regulator is a body corporate established by section 1 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 17).

162

The Scottish Information Commissioner is appointed by His Majesty (see section 42 of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 13)).

163

The Board is a body corporate established by section 1 of the Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 1986 (c. 47).

164

Scottish Natural Heritage is a body corporate established by section 1 of the Natural Heritage (Scotland) Act 1991 (c. 28).

165

The Ombudsman is an officer appointed by His Majesty on the nomination of the Scottish Parliament (see section 1 of the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Act 2002 (asp 11)).

166

The Scottish Road Works Commissioner is the person, for the time being, holding the office created by section 16(1) of the Transport (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 12).

167

The Council is a body corporate established by section 43 of the Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001 (asp 8).

168

The Scottish Sports Council was established by Royal Charter in 1972. It is also known as “sportscotland”.

169

The Authority is a body corporate established by section 1 of the Fisheries Act 1981 (c. 29).

170

The Authority is a body corporate established by section 1 of the Private Security Industry Act 2001 (asp 12).

171

The Office is a body corporate established by section 13 of the Defence Reform Act 2014 (c. 20).

172

Sir John Soane’s Museum is a charity registered in England and Wales, with charity registration number 313609.

173

Slough Children First Limited is a company incorporated in England and Wales with the company registration number 09487106.

174

The Commissioner is a corporation sole established by section 1 of the Enterprise Act 2016 (c. 12).

175

Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland is a body corporate established by section 44 of the Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010.

176

The Social Care Institute for Excellence is a company incorporated in England and Wales with the company registration number 0428970, and registered as a charity in England and Wales (charity number 1092778).

177

Social Work England is a body corporate established by section 36 of the Children and Social Work Act 2017 (c. 16).

178

The Authority is a body corporate established by section 8 of, and Schedule 2 to, the Football Spectators Act 1989 and renamed by section 1(1) of the Sports Ground Safety Act 2011 (c. 6).

179

The Commission was established by section 8 of the Ethical Standards in Public Life etc. (Scotland) Act 2000 (asp 7).

180

Student Loans Company Limited is a private limited company incorporated in England and Wales (company number 02401034).

181

The Authority is a body corporate established by section 6 of the Trade Act 2021 (c. 10).

182

The Trustees of the British Museum are a body corporate continued in existence by section 1 of the British Museum Act 1963 (c. 24).

183

The Trustees of the Imperial War Museum are a body corporate established by section 1 of the Imperial War Museum Act 1920 (c. 16).

184

The Trustees of the National Heritage Memorial Fund are a body corporate established by section 1(2) of the National Heritage Act 1980 (c. 17).

185

The Trustees of the National Maritime Museum are a body corporate established by section 2 of the National Maritime Museum Act 1934 (c. 43).

186

The Trustees of the Natural History Museum are a body corporate established by section 8 of the British Museum Act 1963.

187

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is a body corporate established by section 1 of the Atomic Energy Authority Act 1954 (c. 32).

188

UK Government Investments Limited is a company incorporated in England and Wales with the company registration number 09774296.

189

United Kingdom Research and Innovation is a body corporate established by section 91 of the Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (c. 29).

190

United Kingdom Anti-Doping Limited is a company incorporated in England and Wales with the company registration number 06990867.

191

The United Kingdom Sports Council is a Royal Charter company (company number RC000765).

192

Together for Children Sunderland Limited is a company incorporated in England and Wales with the company registration number 10085290.

193

VisitScotland is a body corporate established by section 1 of the Development of Tourism Act 1969, as amended by S.I. 2005/3225.

194

The Westminster Foundation for Democracy Limited is a company incorporated in England and Wales with the company registration number 2993163.

195

Worcestershire Children First is a company incorporated in England and Wales with the company registration number 11447965.

196

The Board is a body corporate established by section 41 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (c. 37).

Editorial notes

197

Reg. 1 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

198

Reg. 2 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

199

Reg. 3 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

200

Reg. 4 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

201

Reg. 5 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

202

Sch. para. 1 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

203

Sch. para. 2 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

204

Sch. para. 3 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

205

Sch. para. 4 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

206

Sch. para. 5 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

207

Sch. para. 6 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

208

Sch. para. 7 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

209

Sch. para. 8 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

210

Sch. para. 9 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

211

Sch. para. 10 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

212

Sch. para. 11 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

213

Sch. para. 12 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

214

Sch. para. 13 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

215

Sch. para. 14 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

216

Sch. para. 15 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

217

Sch. para. 16 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

218

Sch. para. 17 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

219

Sch. para. 18 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

220

Sch. para. 19 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

221

Sch. para. 20 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

222

Sch. para. 21 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

223

Sch. para. 22 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

224

Sch. para. 23 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

225

Sch. para. 24 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

226

Sch. para. 25 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

227

Sch. para. 26 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

228

Sch. para. 27 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

229

Sch. para. 28 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

230

Sch. para. 29 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

231

Sch. para. 30 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

232

Sch. para. 31 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

233

Sch. para. 32 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

234

Sch. para. 33 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

235

Sch. para. 34 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

236

Sch. para. 35 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

237

Sch. para. 36 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

238

Sch. para. 37 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

239

Sch. para. 38 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

240

Sch. para. 39 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

241

Sch. para. 40 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

242

Sch. para. 41 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

243

Sch. para. 42 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

244

Sch. para. 43 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

245

Sch. para. 44 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

246

Sch. para. 45 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

247

Sch. para. 46 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

248

Sch. para. 47 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

249

Sch. para. 48 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

250

Sch. para. 49 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

251

Sch. para. 50 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

252

Sch. para. 51 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

253

Sch. para. 52 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

254

Sch. para. 53 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

255

Sch. para. 54 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

256

Sch. para. 55 in force at 9.5.2024, see reg. 1(2)

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