The Liability of Trade Unions in Proceedings in Tort (Increase of Limits on Damages) Order 2022

Increase of the limits on the amount which may be awarded against a trade union

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2.—(1) The Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 is amended in accordance with paragraph (2).

(2) In section 22(2) (Limit on damages awarded against trade unions in actions in tort), in the second column of the table—

(a)for “£10,000”, substitute “£40,000”;

(b)for “£50,000”, substitute “£200,000”;

(c)for “£125,000”, substitute “£500,000”; and

(d)for “£250,000”, substitute “£1,000,000”.