Source: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/11/body
Timestamp: 2018-07-22 22:45:45
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Gangmasters (Licensing) Act 2004 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 22 July 2018. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
The [F1Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority]E+W+S+N.I.
F1Words in s. 1 cross-heading substituted (12.7.2016) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 3 para. 14; S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(u)
1The [F2Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority]E+W+S+N.I.
[F3(1) The body known as the Gangmasters Licensing Authority is to continue to exist and is to be known as the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (in this Act referred to as “ the Authority ”). ]
[F4(3A)When carrying out functions during a year to which a labour market enforcement strategy approved under section 2 of the Immigration Act 2016 relates, the Authority and its officers must carry out those functions in accordance with the strategy.]
F2Words in s. 1 heading substituted (12.7.2016) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 3 para. 15(a); Sch. 3 para. 14;S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(u)
F3S. 1(1) substituted (12.7.2016) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 3 para. 15(b); S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(u)
F4S. 1(3A) inserted (12.7.2016) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 3 para. 15(c); S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(u)
I1S. 1 in force at 1.12.2004 by S.I. 2004/2857, art. 2(a)
2Directions etc by the Secretary of StateE+W+S+N.I.
(2)Before giving any such directions the Secretary of State shall consult the Authority [F5and the Director of Labour Market Enforcement].
F5Words in s. 2(2) inserted (12.7.2016) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 3 para. 16; S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(u)
I2S. 2 in force at 1.12.2004 by S.I. 2004/2857, art. 2(b)
Scope of ActE+W+S+N.I.
3Work to which this Act appliesE+W+S+N.I.
(b)including work of [F6a prescribed description as being work to which this Act applies].
[F7(6)The Secretary of State must consult the Authority and the Director of Labour Market Enforcement before making regulations under subsection (5).]
F6Words in s. 3(5)(b) substituted (12.7.2016) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 3 para. 17(a); S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(u)
F7S. 3(6) inserted (12.7.2016) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 3 para. 17(b); S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(u)
I3S. 3 in force at 1.12.2004 by S.I. 2004/2857, art. 2(c)
4Acting as a gangmasterE+W+S+N.I.
I4S. 4 in force at 1.12.2004 by S.I. 2004/2857, art. 2(d)
5Territorial scope of applicationE+W+S+N.I.
I5S. 5 in force at 1.12.2004 by S.I. 2004/2857, art. 2(e)
6Prohibition of unlicensed activitiesE+W+S+N.I.
I6S. 6(1) in force at 1.10.2006 for specified purposes by S.I. 2006/2406, art. 2(a)
I7S. 6(1) in force at 6.4.2007 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/695, art. 2(a)
I8S. 6(2) in force at 1.12.2004 by S.I. 2004/2857, art. 2(f)
7Grant of licenceE+W+S+N.I.
I9S. 7 in force at 1.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/447, art. 2(a)
8General power of Authority to make rulesE+W+S+N.I.
(1)The Authority may [F8with the approval of the Secretary of State] make such rules as it thinks fit in connection with the licensing of persons acting as gangmasters.
F8Words in s. 8(1) inserted (12.7.2016) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 3 para. 18(a); S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(u)
F9S. 8(3) omitted (12.7.2016) by virtue of Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 3 para. 18(b); S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(u)
I10S. 8 in force at 1.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/447, art. 2(b)
9Modification, revocation or transfer of licenceE+W+S+N.I.
I11S. 9 in force at 1.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/447, art. 2(c)
10AppealsE+W+S+N.I.
I12S. 10 in force at 1.12.2004 by S.I. 2004/2857, art. 2(g)
11Register of licencesE+W+S+N.I.
I13S. 11 in force at 1.10.2006 by S.I. 2006/2406, art. 2(b)
12Offences: acting as a gangmaster, being in possession of false documents etcE+W+S+N.I.
In relation to an offence committed before the commencement of section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), for “twelve months” in paragraph (a) substitute “ six months ”.
I14S. 12 in force at 1.10.2006 for specified purposes by S.I. 2006/2406, art. 2(c)
I15S. 12 in force at 6.4.2007 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/695, art. 2(b)
13Offences: entering into arrangements with gangmastersE+W+S+N.I.
In relation to an offence committed before the commencement of section 281(5) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), for “51 weeks” in paragraph (a) substitute “ six months ”.
I16S. 13(1)(2)(4) in force at 1.12.2006 for specified purposes by S.I. 2006/2906, art. 2
I17S. 13(1)(2)(4) in force at 6.4.2007 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/695, art. 2(c)
I18S. 13(3) in force at 1.10.2006 by S.I. 2006/2406, art. 2(d)
14Offences: supplementary provisionsE+W+S+N.I.
(1)An enforcement officer (see section 15) has the powers of arrest mentioned in subsection (2) (in addition to powers under [F10 section 24A ] of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (c. 60)) in relation to any of the following offences—
[F11(2A)Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply to an enforcement officer who is acting for the purposes of this Act in relation to England and Wales if the officer is a labour abuse prevention officer within the meaning of section 114B of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE powers for labour abuse prevention officers).]
F10Words in s. 14(1) substituted (1.1.2006) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), s. 178(8), Sch. 7 para. 62(a); S.I. 2005/3495, art. 2(1)(m)
F11S. 14(2A) inserted (12.7.2016) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 3 para. 19; S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(u)
C1S. 14 modified (E.W.N.I.) (1.10.2008) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), s. 94(1), Sch. 6 para. 50 (with Sch. 13 para. 5); S.I. 2008/2504, art. 2(a)
I19S. 14 in force at 1.10.2006 by S.I. 2006/2406, art. 2(e)
15Enforcement and compliance officersE+W+S+N.I.
[F12(6A)Subsections (5) and (6) do not apply to an enforcement officer who is acting for the purposes of this Act in relation to England and Wales if the officer is a labour abuse prevention officer within the meaning of section 114B of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE powers for labour abuse prevention officers).]
F12S. 15(6A) inserted (12.7.2016) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 3 para. 20; S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(u)
I20S. 15 in force at 1.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/447, art. 2(d)
16Powers of officersE+W+S+N.I.
[F13(A1)This section does not apply to an enforcement officer who is acting for the purposes of this Act in relation to England and Wales if the officer is a labour abuse prevention officer within the meaning of section 114B of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE powers for labour abuse prevention officers).]
F13S. 16(A1) inserted (12.7.2016) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 3 para. 21; S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(u)
I21S. 16 in force at 1.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/447, art. 2(e)
17Entry by warrantE+W+S+N.I.
[F14(A1)This section does not apply to an enforcement officer who is acting for the purposes of this Act in relation to England and Wales if the officer is a labour abuse prevention officer within the meaning of section 114B of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE powers for labour abuse prevention officers).]
F14S. 17(A1) inserted (12.7.2016) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 3 para. 22; S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(u)
I22S. 17 in force at 1.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/447, art. 2(f)
18Obstruction of officersE+W+S+N.I.
(a)intentionally obstructs an enforcement officer or compliance officer who is acting in the exercise of his functions under this Act [F15or functions conferred by virtue of section 114B of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (application of that Act to Authority officers)], or
F15Words in s. 18(1)(a) inserted (12.7.2016) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), ss. 12(2), 94(1); S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(b)
I23S. 18 in force at 1.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/447, art. 2(g)
19Information relating to gangmastersE+W+S+N.I.
(1)[F16Information to which this subsection applies— ]
[F17(a)may be supplied to any person for use for the purposes of, or for any purpose connected with, the exercise of functions under this Act,
(aa)may be supplied to any person by whom, or by whose officers, labour market enforcement functions are exercisable for the purposes of, or for any purpose connected with, the exercise of such functions, and]
[F18(1A)Subsection (1) applies to—
(1B)In subsection (1) “labour market enforcement functions” has the same meaning as in Chapter 1 of Part 1 of the Immigration Act 2016 (see section 3 of that Act).]
(2)Information F19... which is held by any person for the purposes of, or for any purpose connected with, such functions as are mentioned in subsection [F20(1)(aa) or (b)] may be supplied to any person having functions under this Act for the purposes of, or for any purpose connected with, the exercise of those functions.
F16Words in s. 19(1) substituted (12.7.2016) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 3 para. 23(2)(a); S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(u)
F17S. 19(1)(a)(aa) substituted for s. 19(1)(a) (12.7.2016) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 3 para. 23(2)(b); S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(u)
F18S. 19(1A)(1B) inserted (12.7.2016) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 3 para. 23(3); S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(u)
F19Words in s. 19(2) omitted (12.7.2016) by virtue of Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 3 para. 23(4)(a); S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(u)
F20Words in s. 19(2) substituted (12.7.2016) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 3 para. 23(4)(b); S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(u)
I24S. 19 in force at 1.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/447, art. 2(h)
20Application of Act to bodies corporateE+W+S+N.I.
I25S. 20 in force at 1.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/447, art. 2(i)
21Application of Act to unincorporated associationsE+W+S+N.I.
I26S. 21 in force at 1.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/447, art. 2(j)
22Application of Act to partnershipsE+W+S+N.I.
I27S. 22 in force at 1.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/447, art. 2(k)
[F2122ARelationship with other agencies: requests for assistanceE+W+S+N.I.
(c)within the legislative competence of the Northern Ireland Assembly if contained in an Act of that Assembly made without the consent of the Secretary of State.]
F21S. 22A inserted (12.7.2016) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), ss. 13(2), 94(1); S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(b)
23Annual reportE+W+S+N.I.
I28S. 23 in force at 1.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/447, art. 2(l)
24Financial provisionE+W+S+N.I.
I29S. 24 in force at 1.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/447, art. 2(m)
25Regulations, rules and ordersE+W+S+N.I.
(a)section 1(5) (regulations as to status, constitution, etc. of the Authority), F22...
(b)section 3(5)(b) (regulations extending work to which this Act applies)[F23, or
(c)section 22A(1)(d) or (3)(c) (regulations regarding persons whom the Authority may request to provide assistance and who may request assistance from Authority).]
F22 Word in s. 25(5)(a) omitted (12.7.2016) by virtue of Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19) , ss. 13(3)(a) , 94(1) ; S.I. 2016/603 , reg. 3(b)
F23 S. 25(5)(c) and preceding word inserted (12.7.2016) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19) , ss. 13(3)(b) , 94(1) ; S.I. 2016/603 , reg. 3(b)
I30 S. 25 in force at 1.12.2004 by S.I. 2004/2857 , art. 2(h)
26Meaning of “worker”E+W+S+N.I.
I31S. 26 in force at 1.12.2004 by S.I. 2004/2857, art. 2(i)
27Exclusion of provisions relating to employment agencies and businessesE+W+S+N.I.
I32S. 27 in force at 1.10.2006 for specified purposes by S.I. 2006/2406, art. 2(f)
I33S. 27 in force at 6.4.2007 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/695, art. 2(d)
28Application of Act to Northern IrelandE+W+S+N.I.
I34S. 28 in force at 1.12.2004 for specified purposes by S.I. 2004/2857, art. 2(j)
I35S. 28 in force at 1.4.2005 for specified purposes by S.I. 2005/447, art. 2(n)
I36S. 28 in force at 1.10.2006 for specified purposes by S.I. 2006/2406, art. 2(g)
29Commencement and transitional provisionE+W+S+N.I.
30Short title and extentE+W+S+N.I.
I37S. 30 in force at 1.12.2004 by S.I. 2004/2857, art. 2(k)