Factory Act 1847

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:amended_by gptkb:Factory_Act_1850
gptkbp:applies_to gptkb:women
gptkb:children
gptkbp:date_enacted 1847
gptkbp:discusses exploitation
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:Parliament_of_the_United_Kingdom
gptkbp:enforces gptkb:Inspector
gptkbp:established maximum working hours
gptkbp:goal improve working conditions
gptkbp:historical_significance first law to limit working hours for women and children
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Factory Act 1847
gptkbp:impact child labor laws
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:labor_unions
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Industrial_Revolution
gptkbp:inspired future labor laws
gptkbp:is_aimed_at ensuring compliance with labor laws
enhancing quality of life
promoting social justice
encouraging education
reducing poverty
advocating for workers' rights
improving child welfare
promoting ethical business practices
supporting economic development
ensuring fair treatment
encouraging social responsibility
promoting economic equality
protecting vulnerable workers
reducing fatigue
addressing public health concerns
improving family life
supporting labor rights advocacy
establishing labor standards
reducing child labor exploitation
advancing social reform initiatives
creating a safer work environment
fostering community well-being
reducing work-related injuries
regulating factory conditions
gptkbp:is_criticized_for political economists
gptkbp:is_debated_in gptkb:Parliament_of_the_United_Kingdom
gptkbp:is_opposed_by factory owners
gptkbp:is_promoted_by gptkb:Elizabeth_Garrett_Anderson
gptkbp:is_supported_by social reformers
gptkbp:led_to increased awareness of labor rights
gptkbp:limits_working_hours 10 hours per day
gptkbp:part_of Factory legislation in the UK
gptkbp:passes_through gptkb:House_of_Lords
gptkb:House_of_Commons
gptkbp:regulates working hours
gptkbp:related_to public health
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:Factory_Act_1850
gptkbp:resulted_in improved health standards
gptkbp:signed_by gptkb:Queen_Victoria
gptkbp:was_influenced_by public protests
gptkbp:was_part_of gptkb:social_reform
gptkbp:was_supported_by the Chartist movement
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sir_Robert_Peel
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5