STRIKES, NURSES AND THE LAW IN THE UK

This paper explores the law relating to strikes and other industrial a ction in the UK and the problems faced by nurse practitioners. It also reviews the advice given to nurses by the professional associations. If any employee takes part in industrial action, he or she could perso nally face four arenas of accountability for this action: disciplinary proceedings before the employer; criminal proceedings; civil proceedi ngs for negligence; and professional conduct proceedings.