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The Industrial Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1992

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Parts II to X make fresh provision in relation to trade unions and employers' associations in place of the Trade Union Acts (Northern Ireland) 1871 to 1965 and certain provisions of the Industrial Relations (Northern Ireland) Orders 1976, 1982 and 1987. Part II provides for the definition, status and general regulation of trade unions and employers' associations. Part III provides for legal proceedings and restrictions on legal liability. Part IV sets out certain rights of trade union members. Part V requires employers to disclose certain information to independent trade unions for the purposes of collective bargaining. Parts VI and VII provide for secret ballots of the members of trade unions before undertaking industrial action and for the purposes of elections for certain positions in the union. Part VIII restricts the application of funds by a trade union or employers' association for political purposes. Part IX provides for the appointment and functions of the Northern Ireland Certification Officer and the Northern Ireland Commissioner for the Rights of Trade Union Members. Part X provides for the amalgamation of trade unions or employers' associations.

Part XI contains provisions relating to the machinery for promoting the improvement of industrial relations. Articles 82 to 90 re-enact, with amendments, the provisions of the Industrial Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1976 relating to the constitution and functions of the Labour Relations Agency. Articles 91 to 94 re-enact, with amendments, the Industrial Courts Act 1919 and provide for the constitution and functions of the Industrial Court and of courts of inquiry. Article 95 provides for the issue of Codes of Practice by the Department.

Part XII contains miscellaneous amendments of industrial relations law, including amendments as to employees' individual rights and the holding of ballots. That Part also amends the Fair Employment (Northern Ireland) Acts.

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