Open consultation

Make Work Pay: draft code of practice on electronic and workplace balloting for statutory union ballots

Summary

We are consulting on a draft code of practice on electronic and workplace balloting for statutory trade union ballots.

This consultation closes at

Consultation description

The government will introduce a new statutory code of practice on electronic and workplace balloting to accompany the introduction of these methods for statutory union ballots. This new code will provide practical information on the conduct of these ballots.

It will include:

  • requirements on each party involved in a statutory union ballot to ensure a ballot meets the required standards
  • factors to be considered when choosing a voting method
  • good practice in the conduct of statutory union ballots using these new voting methods  

This consultation invites views from all interested parties to ensure this new code of practice is clear and balanced.

Documents

Consultation on draft code of practice on electronic and workplace balloting for statutory union ballots

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Draft code of practice on electronic and workplace balloting for statutory union ballots

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E-balloting and workplace balloting impact assessment

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Ways to respond

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Email to:

tradeunionpolicy@businessandtrade.gov.uk

Write to:

Trade Union Policy, Employment Rights Directorate
Department for Business and Trade
Old Admiralty Building
Admiralty Place
London
SW1A 2DY

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Published 19 November 2025

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