The Employment Rights Act 1996 (Application of Section 80B to Adoptions from Overseas) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
These Regulations amend the Employment Rights Act 1996 (Application of Section 80B to Adoptions from Overseas) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/920) (“the Principal Regulations”) to reflect the amendments made to section 80B of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (c. 18) (“the 1996 Act”) by section 1 of the Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act 2024 (c. 17) (“the 2024 Act”) and sections 16(2) and 17(2) of the Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36) (“the 2025 Act”).
Lifecycle
Department
Made
09 Mar 2026
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In force
10 Mar 2026
Enabling power
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the power conferred by section 80B(8) of the Employment Rights Act 1996. In accordance with section 236(3) of that Act, a draft of the instrument was laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
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