Section 7(2).

Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992

1 In section 288 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (restriction on contracting out), in subsection (2), for "section 18" substitute "any of sections 18A to 18C".

Employment Tribunals Act 1996

2 The Employment Tribunals Act 1996 is amended as follows.

3 In section 7 (employment tribunal procedure regulations), in subsection (3ZA)(b), after "form" insert "(including certificates issued under section 18A(4))".

4 In section 7B (mediation), in subsection (5), for "the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service" substitute "ACAS".

5

(1) Section 18 (conciliation) is amended as follows.

(2) At the end of the heading insert ": relevant proceedings etc."

(3) In subsection (1), for the words before paragraph (a) substitute "In this section and sections 18A to 18C "relevant proceedings" means employment tribunal proceedings -".

(4) In subsection (1)(b) -

(a) after "68" insert ", 70B";

(b) after "Act 1992" insert "or paragraph 156 of Schedule A1 to that Act".