(1)The following provisions of this Chapter do not apply to a trade union which has been in existence for less than twelve months—
(a)section 27 (duty to supply copy of rules),
(b)sections 32 to 37 (annual return, [F1statement for members,] accounts and audit), F2. . .
[F3(ba)sections 37A to 37E (investigation of financial affairs), and]
(c)sections 38 to 42 (members’ superannuation schemes).
(2)Sections 24 to 26 (register of members’ names and addresses) do not apply to a trade union until more than one year has elapsed since its formation (by amalgamation or otherwise).
For this purpose the date of formation of a trade union formed otherwise than by amalgamation shall be taken to be the date on which the first members of the executive of the union are first appointed or elected.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 43(1)(b) inserted (1.1.1994) by 1993 c. 19, s. 49(2), Sch. 8 para. 43(a); S.I. 1993/1908, art. 2(3), Sch. 3
F2Word in s. 43(1)(b) repealed (30.8.1993) by 1993 c. 19, s. 51, Sch. 10; S.I. 1993/1908, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
F3S. 43(1)(ba) inserted (30.8.1993) by 1993 c. 19, s. 49(2), Sch. 8 para. 43(b); S.I. 1993/1908, art. 2(1), Sch. 1