Guidance

Code of practice: picketing

Guidance on picketing for employers, workers or members of the public who may be affected by a picket or any associated activities.

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Published: 31 March 1992
• Last updated: 11 March 2024 — See all updates

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Documents

Code of practice: picketing

PDF, 367 KB, 21 pages

Details

This code of practice provides practical guidance on picketing in trade disputes for those contemplating, organising or taking part in a picket or activities associated with picketing.

The code 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 code has been further updated to reflect the changes made by the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023. This revised code came into effect on 11 March 2024.

Published 31 March 1992
Last updated 11 March 2024 + show all updates

1. 11 March 2024

   The previous Code of Practice was removed so the new, revised Code becomes definitive and the only one available.

2. 26 February 2024

   New revised code added to the page, with note in details explaining that this takes effect on 11 March.

3. 24 February 2017

   Final version of Code of Practice published

4. 8 December 2016

   Explanatory memorandum added

5. 7 December 2016

   Draft code of practice added

6. 31 March 1992

   First published.