All sections of Employment Rights Act 1996
1996 c. 18, s.27T
Section 27T — Failure to comply with code of practice
Extent: E+W+S
This version in force from 2023-07-31
Snapshot: 2026-08-24
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(1) [F1 In proceedings before an employment tribunal, a code of practice issued under this Part is to be admissible in evidence, and any provision of the code of practice which appears to the tribunal to be relevant to any question arising in the proceedings is to be taken into account in determining that question.]
(2) [F1 A failure on the part of an employer to observe any provision of a code of practice issued under this Part does not of itself render the employer liable to any proceedings.]
Amendment notes
- F1 Ss. 27P-27T and cross-heading inserted (E.W.S.) (31.7.2023) by Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 (c. 13), ss. 9, 14(2); S.I. 2023/876, reg. 3(b)