Chimney Sweepers Regulation Act 1864

The Chimney Sweepers Regulation Act 1864 (27 & 28 Vict c 37) was a British Act of Parliament that amended the Chimney Sweepers and Chimneys Regulation Act 1840 passed to try to stop child labour. Commissioners appointed in 1862 reported that several thousand children aged between five and fourteen years, including many girls, were working for sweeps. The Bill was proposed by Lord Shaftesbury.

Chimney Sweepers Regulation Act 1864

The Chimney Sweepers Regulation Act 1864 (27 & 28 Vict c 37) was a British Act of Parliament that amended the Chimney Sweepers and Chimneys Regulation Act 1840 passed to try to stop child labour. Commissioners appointed in 1862 reported that several thousand children aged between five and fourteen years, including many girls, were working for sweeps. The Bill was proposed by Lord Shaftesbury.