Section 71 — Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992: Restriction on use of funds for political objects.

Restriction on use of funds for political objects. 71 1 The funds of a trade union shall not be applied in the furtherance of the political objects to which this Chapter applies unless—

a there is in force in accordance with this Chapter a resolution (a “ political resolution ”) approving the furtherance of those objects as an object of the union (see sections 73 to 81),

and b there are in force rules of the union as to—

i the making of payments in furtherance of those objects out of a separate fund, and ii the making of contributions to that fund by members, which comply with this Chapter (see sections 82, 84 and 85) and have been approved by the Certification Officer.

2 This applies whether the funds are so applied directly, or in conjunction with another trade union, association or body, or otherwise indirectly.