Code of Practice:practice: picketing
Guidance on picketing for employers, workers or members of the public who may be affected by a picket or any associated activities.
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
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This code of practice is in the process of being revised, but this version remains effective until 11.59pm on 17 February 2026. See the new draft revised code.
This Codecode of Practicepractice provides practical guidance on picketing in trade disputes for those contemplating, organising or taking part in a picket or activities associated with picketing.
The Codecode 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.
The Codecode has been further updated to reflect the changes made by the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023. This revised Codecode came into effect on 11 March 2024.
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Published 31 March 1992
Last updated 119 MarchJanuary 2024
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2026-01-09 16:44
Added explanation that this code of practice is in the process of being revised, but this version remains effective until 11.59pm on 17 February 2026.
2024-03-11 09:30
The previous Code of Practice was removed so the new, revised Code becomes definitive and the only one available.
2024-02-26 14:16
New revised code added to the page, with note in details explaining that this takes effect on 11 March.
Details
This code of practice is in the process of being revised, but this version remains effective until 11.59pm on 17 February 2026. See the new draft revised code.
This Codecode of Practicepractice provides practical guidance on picketing in trade disputes for those contemplating, organising or taking part in a picket or activities associated with picketing.
The Codecode 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.
The Codecode has been further updated to reflect the changes made by the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023. This revised Codecode came into effect on 11 March 2024.
Updates to this page
Published 31 March 1992
Last updated 119 MarchJanuary 2024
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Update history
2026-01-09 16:44
Added explanation that this code of practice is in the process of being revised, but this version remains effective until 11.59pm on 17 February 2026.
2024-03-11 09:30
The previous Code of Practice was removed so the new, revised Code becomes definitive and the only one available.
2024-02-26 14:16
New revised code added to the page, with note in details explaining that this takes effect on 11 March.
Details
This code of practice is in the process of being revised, but this version remains effective until 11.59pm on 17 February 2026. See the new draft revised code.
This Codecode of Practicepractice provides practical guidance on picketing in trade disputes for those contemplating, organising or taking part in a picket or activities associated with picketing.
The Codecode 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.
The Codecode has been further updated to reflect the changes made by the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023. This revised Codecode came into effect on 11 March 2024.
Updates to this page
Update history
2026-01-09 16:44
Added explanation that this code of practice is in the process of being revised, but this version remains effective until 11.59pm on 17 February 2026.
2024-03-11 09:30
The previous Code of Practice was removed so the new, revised Code becomes definitive and the only one available.
2024-02-26 14:16
New revised code added to the page, with note in details explaining that this takes effect on 11 March.