An independent review into the legal implications of alleged intimidation tactics in industrial disputes has recently been launched by the Government.
The review was first announced in November last year, and will examine the law around so-called ‘leverage’ tactics used by trade unions in industrial disputes, as well as the role of employers in such disputes.
The review will be led by industrial relations lawyer Bruce Carr QC and will make proposals and recommendations for change. Its Terms of Reference are to provide an assessment of the:
- alleged use of extreme tactics in industrial disputes, including so-called leverage tactics, and
- effectiveness of the existing legal framework to prevent inappropriate or intimidatory actions in trade disputes.
“Trade unions can play a constructive role in the modern workplace, but allegations of union industrial intimidation tactics – which include attempts to sabotage business supply chains – are very serious and may be damaging our economy’s competitiveness, which would make our future less secure,” commented the Minister for the Cabinet Office, Francis Maude.
“That’s why it’s right to have this review to get to the bottom of these tactics and to determine whether the existing law is effective,” he added.
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