79 Remedy for failure to comply with ballot rules: general.U.K.
(1)The remedy for—
(a)the taking by a trade union of a ballot on a political resolution otherwise than in accordance with political ballot rules approved by the Certification Officer, or
(b)the failure of a trade union, in relation to a proposed ballot on a political resolution, to comply with the political ballot rules so approved,
is by way of application under section 80 (to the Certification Officer) or 81 (to the court).
F1. . ..
(2)An application under those sections may be made only by a person who is a member of the trade union and, where the ballot has been held, was a member at the time when it was held.
References in those sections to a person having a sufficient interest are to such a person.
(3)No such application may be made after the end of the period of one year beginning with the day on which the union announced the result of the ballot.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 79(1) repealed (25.10.1999) by 1999 c. 26, ss. 29, 44, Sch. 6 paras. 1, 14, Sch. 9(7); S.I. 1999/2830, art. 2(1)(3), Sch. 1 Pt. I, Sch. 2 Pt. I (with Sch. 3 para. 5)