The Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995

IntroductoryN.I.

InterpretationN.I.

133.—(1) In this Part—

  • “broadcasting studio” means a studio used in connection with the provision of a programme service;

  • “child” means a person who is not over school-leaving age;

  • “performance of a dangerous nature” includes all acrobatic performances and all performances as a contortionist;

  • “programme service” has the same meaning as in the Broadcasting Act 1990F1;

  • “school-leaving age” means the upper limit of compulsory school age;

  • “street trading” includes the hawking of newspapers, matches, flowers and other articles, playing, singing or performing for a profit, shoe-polishing and other similar activities carried on in streets or public places.

(2) For the purposes of this Part a child who assists in a trade or occupation carried on for profit shall be deemed to be employed notwithstanding that he receives no reward for his labour.

Exemptions and savingN.I.

134.—(1) The provisions of this Part and of any regulations made under it shall not apply to a child detained in a training school.

(2) The provisions of this Part are in addition to any statutory provision—

(a)relating to the employment of children; or

(b)for giving effect to any international convention regulating employment.