Certification Officer: general announcements and latest decisions

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16 November 2021

Breach of Union rules decision: Watkins v British Medical Association (D/12/21-22)

This decision relates to Dr Watkins’ application under 108A (1) of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 that the union breached its rules relating to the disciplinary process. This was originally determined by the Certification Officer on 14 October 2019. On appeal, the Employment Appeal Tribunal remitted one of Dr Watkins’ complaints back to the Certification Officer for a new decision. Following a hearing, the Certification Officer did not uphold the complaint.

8 November 2021

Breach of Union rules decision: Foden v National Education Union (D/11/21-22)

This application was made under Section 108A(1) of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992. Mr Foden made three complaints of breaches of union rules in relation to disciplinary proceedings. The Certification Officer struck out the complaints under section 256ZA of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 on the basis they had no reasonable prospect of success.

26 October 2021

Breach of Union rules decision: Morley v Unison (D/10/21-22)

This application was made under Section 108A(1) of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992. Mr Morley made two complaints of breaches of a union rules in relation to a branch election. The Certification Officer struck out the complaints under section 256ZA of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 on the basis they had no reasonable prospect of success.

11 October 2021

Breach of Union rules decision: Wilson v Unison (D/9/21-22)

This application was made under Section 108A(1) of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992. Mr Wilson made a complaint of breach of a union rule in relation to a branch election. The Certification Officer struck out the complaint under section 256ZA of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 on the basis that it had no reasonable prospect of success.