Factory Act of 1833
- The Factory Act of 1833 was introduced because of the harsh conditions children were recieving while working at textile industries and other factories. Richard Oastler was one of the prominent leaders of this movement, and after the bill was passed in the Parliament of the United Kingdom, children had more opprotunity to recieve an education, better working conitions, and a greater childhood.
- No child workers under nine years of age
- Employers must have an age certificate for their child workers
- Children of 9-13 years to work no more than nine hours a day
- Children of 13-18 years to work no more than 12 hours a day
- Children are not to work at night
- Two hours schooling each day for children
- Four factory inspectors appointed to enforce the law.
- Employers must have an age certificate for their child workers
- Children of 9-13 years to work no more than nine hours a day
- Children of 13-18 years to work no more than 12 hours a day
- Children are not to work at night
- Two hours schooling each day for children
- Four factory inspectors appointed to enforce the law.