Commentary on provisions of Act Section 4: Provision for electronic balloting: review and piloting scheme
This section introduces a requirement for the Secretary of State to commission an independent review of electronic balloting for all industrial action ballots within 6 months of Royal Assent. Pilot schemes may be used to inform the design of electronic balloting before it is rolled out for union strike ballots. The Secretary of State must consider the report and publish and lay before each House a response to the report. The Secretary of State is also required to consult with relevant organisations before preparing the response.