Section 126 — Measures in LME orders
Extent: E+W+S+N.I.
This version in force from 2026-04-07
Snapshot: 2026-08-24
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(1) An LME order may include a prohibition, restriction or requirement (each a “measure”) if, and only if, the measure falls within subsection (2) or (3) (or both).
(2) A measure falls within this subsection if it is for the purpose of—
(a) preventing or reducing the risk of the respondent not complying with any requirement imposed by or under the relevant enactment, or
(b) bringing to the attention of persons likely to be interested in the matter—
(i) the existence of the LME order,
(ii) the circumstances in which it was made, and
(iii) any action taken (or not taken) by the respondent in order to comply with the order.
(3) A measure falls within this subsection if it is specified, or is of a description specified, in regulations made by the Secretary of State.
(4) Regulations under subsection (3) are subject to the affirmative resolution procedure.
(5) Where an LME order includes a measure for the purpose mentioned in subsection (2)(a), the order must set out how the measure is expected to achieve that purpose.
(6) In this section “the relevant enactment” means the enactment under which the labour market offence concerned has been or is being committed.