proposed

truction becomes unlawful. The/offence is not present in the English Trade Union Ørø Act.

In Engliand, whether the obstruction is an offence is left to the administration of justice.

In Tynan v. Chief Cons. of Liverpool (1965) 3 All E.R. 99 and Holder Tynan v. Balmer

(1966) 2 AII E.R. 133, it was held in both cases that there was obstruction as it went further

than the provisions of the section permitting peaceful picketing. Take the latter case for

example, the conviction was on the basis that the object of the circling manoeuvre was to

seal off the area occupied by the circle and to bring traffic to a standstill, hence beyond

the purpose of obtaining or communicating of information and its poer of persuasion was nil.

Within the scope of peaceful picketing, workers and employees should be entitled

or persuade

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to bargain for their rights and join with others to do so. It is hoped therefore that Government

will consider the amendments carefully before introducing the proposed bill.

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