The Factory Act is Passed in Parliament

Historical Significance and Background

The Factory Act, passed in the British Parliament in 1833, is an important step aimed at improving the conditions of children working in factories. During this period, as the Industrial Revolution was rapidly progressing, the poor conditions that especially child workers were exposed to caused great concern in society. With the impact of the industrial revolution in England, the number of children working in factories was rapidly increasing, while their health and safety were being disregarded.

With the enactment of the Factory Act, the protection of child workers and their access to humane working conditions became important. This law imposed restrictions on the working hours of young workers and also set the minimum age for starting work.

Development of the Event

Passage of the Law

The Factory Act was passed in the British Parliament in 1833. This law set the maximum daily working hours for child workers to 8 hours and prohibited children under the age of 9 from working in factories.

Inspection and Implementation

Mechanisms for inspection were established to effectively implement the Factory Act. Regular inspections were conducted in factories to check for compliance with the law.

Results and Effects

In the short term, the Factory Act improved the conditions of child workers and protected them from harsh working conditions. In the long term, this law laid the foundation for other legal regulations advocating for the rights of the working class in the process of the industrial revolution.

Historical Significance and Reflections to Today

The Factory Act is an important step taken to protect child workers during the industrial revolution period. Today, such legal regulations still retain their importance in protecting workers' rights and ensuring humane working conditions. The Factory Act is considered as an example illustrating how social and political changes can be initiated even today.