(1)Where a political resolution is in force in relation to the union—
(a)rules made by the union for the purpose of complying with section 74 (political ballot rules) in relation to a proposed ballot may provide for overseas members of the union not to be accorded entitlement to vote in the ballot, F1...
F1(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(2)Accordingly, where provision is made in accordance with subsection (1)(a), the Certification Officer shall not on that ground withhold his approval of the rulesF2...
(3)An “overseas member” means a member of the trade union (other than a merchant seaman or offshore worker) who is outside Great Britain throughout the period during which votes may be cast.
For this purpose—
“merchant seaman” means a person whose employment, or the greater part of it, is carried out on board sea-going ships; and
“offshore worker” means a person in offshore employment, other than one who is in such employment in an area where the law of Northern Ireland applies.
Textual Amendments
F1S. 94(1)(b) and word omitted (1.3.2017) by virtue of Trade Union Act 2016 (c. 15), s. 25(1), Sch. 4 para. 9(2); S.I. 2017/139, reg. 2(n)(i) (with reg. 4)
F2Words in s. 94(2) omitted (1.3.2017) by virtue of Trade Union Act 2016 (c. 15), s. 25(1), Sch. 4 para. 9(3); S.I. 2017/139, reg. 2(n)(i) (with reg. 4)