SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 2Functions in relation to labour market

Employment Agencies Act 1973 (c. 35)

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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, ”.