UK Statutory Instrument 1998 United Kingdom

The Children (Protection at Work) Regulations 1998

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Enforced by

HSE, Local Authority

What this Act requires

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s.001

Citation, commencement and interpretation

s.002

Amendments to the

s.003

In section 21 (penalties and legal proceedings in respect of...

s.004

In section 23 (performances endangering life or limb), for “section...

s.005

In section 25 (restrictions on children going abroad to perform...

s.006

In section 26 (punishment of contraventions), in subsection (2)—

s.007

In section 28 (powers of entry)— (a) in subsection (1),...

s.008

Amendments to the

s.009

In section 31 (penalties and legal proceedings in respect of...

s.010

In section 33 (performances endangering life or limb), for “section...

s.011

In section 36 (powers of entry)— (a) in subsection (1),...

s.012

Amendments to the

s.013

In section 38(1) (restrictions on licences for performances by children...

s.014

(1) Section 39 (supplementary provisions as to licences) is amended...

s.015

In section 40 (offences), in subsection (1)(a), for “take part...

s.016

(1) Section 42 (licences for children and young persons performing...

s.017

Consequential amendments to other statutes

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Enforcement and responsible bodies

The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.

HSE

Primary

Health and Safety Executive

Workplace health, safety, and welfare regulation across all industries. Enforces the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and related regulations. Investigates …

Local Authority

Local Authority (Environmental Health / Licensing / Planning)

Local councils enforce food safety (via Environmental Health Officers), issue alcohol licences, grant planning permission, and regulate certain business activities at local …

Connected legislation

parent Act

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Made under

Children and Young Persons Act 1933 1933 Primary Act

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