Transitional provision in relation to section 55 (Powers of Certification Officer) of the 1992 Act
9. The amendments made to section 55 of the 1992 Act by section 17(3) of, and paragraph 3 of Schedule 2 to, the 2016 Act apply only where the failure of the trade union to comply with the requirements of Chapter 4 of Part 1 of the 1992 Act, which is the subject of the application to the Certification Officer or of the exercise of powers by the Certification Officer, occurs on or after 1st April 2022.