This volume contains the text of the Factory Act of 1861, which regulated the working conditions and hours of lace workers in the United Kingdom. The act was a response to the poor conditions and low wages endured by many lace workers, especially women and children. The act represents a significant milestone in the history of labor rights in the UK.

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