SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 2Functions in relation to labour market
Employment Agencies Act 1973 (c. 35)
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The Employment Agencies Act 1973 is amended as follows.
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Before section 9 insert—
8AAppointment of officers
1
The Secretary of State may—
a
appoint officers to act for the purposes of this Act, and
b
instead of or in addition to appointing any officers under this section, arrange with any relevant authority for officers of that authority to act for those purposes.
2
The following are relevant authorities—
a
any Minister of the Crown or government department;
b
any body performing functions on behalf of the Crown;
c
the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority.
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1
Section 9 (inspection) is amended as follows.
2
Before subsection (1) insert—
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This section does not apply to an officer 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).
3
In subsection (1), for “duly authorised in that behalf by the Secretary of State” substitute “
acting for the purposes of this Act
”
.
4
In subsection (4)(a), in each of sub-paragraphs (ii) and (iii), for “or servant appointed by, or person exercising functions on behalf of, the Secretary of State” substitute “
acting for the purposes of this Act,
”
.