Gangmasters (Licensing) Act 2004 (c. 11)

[ F3 (1) The body known as the Gangmasters Licensing Authority is to continue to exist and is to be known as the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (in this Act referred to as “ the Authority ”). ] (2) The functions of the Authority shall be— (a) to carry out the functions relating to licensing that are conferred on it by this Act, (b) to ensure the carrying out of such inspections as it considers necessary of persons holding licences under this Act, (c) to keep under review generally the activities of persons acting as gangmasters, (d) to supply information held by it to specified persons in accordance with the provisions of this Act, (e) to keep under review the operation of this Act, and (f) such other functions as may be prescribed in regulations made by the Secretary of State. (3) The Authority may do anything that it considers is calculated to facilitate, or is incidental or conducive to, the carrying out of any of its functions. [ F4 (3A) When carrying out functions during a year to which a labour market enforcement strategy approved under section 2 of the Immigration Act 2016 relates, the Authority and its officers must carry out those functions in accordance with the strategy. ] (4) The Authority shall not be regarded— (a) as the servant or agent of the Crown, or (b) as enjoying any status, immunity or privilege of the Crown, and the property of the Authority shall not be regarded as property of, or property held on behalf of, the Crown. (5) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision as to— (a) the status and constitution of the Authority, (b) the appointment of its members, (c) the payment of remuneration and allowances to its members, and (d) such other matters in connection with its establishment and operation as he thinks fit. (6) Schedule 1 amends certain enactments in consequence of the establishment of the Authority. Textual Amendments F2 Words in s. 1 heading substituted (12.7.2016) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19) , s. 94(1) , Sch. 3 para. 15(a) ; Sch. 3 para. 14; S.I. 2016/603 , reg. 3(u) F3 S. 1(1) substituted (12.7.2016) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19) , s. 94(1) , Sch. 3 para. 15(b) ; S.I. 2016/603 , reg. 3(u) F4 S. 1(3A) inserted (12.7.2016) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19) , s. 94(1) , Sch. 3 para. 15(c) ; S.I. 2016/603 , reg. 3(u) Commencement Information I1 S. 1 in force at 1.12.2004 by S.I. 2004/2857 , art. 2(a)

Textual Amendments F26 Words in Sch. 2 para. 3 cross-heading substituted (12.7.2016) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19) , s. 94(1) , Sch. 3 para. 24(2) ; S.I. 2016/603 , reg. 3(u) 3 U.K. In relation to persons acting as gangmasters in Northern Ireland or persons acting as gangmasters in relation to work in Northern Ireland, the reference to the Secretary of State in section 1(2)(f) (power to prescribe additional functions of Authority) shall be read as a reference to the relevant Northern Ireland department. Commencement Information I46 Sch. 2 para. 3 in force at 1.12.2004 by S.I. 2004/2857 , art. 2(m) 4 U.K. Before making any regulations under that provision, the relevant Northern Ireland department shall consult the Secretary of State. Commencement Information I47 Sch. 2 para. 4 in force at 1.12.2004 by S.I. 2004/2857 , art. 2(m) 5 U.K. Before making any regulations under section 1(5) (regulations as to status, constitution etc of the Authority), the Secretary of State shall consult the relevant Northern Ireland department. Commencement Information I48 Sch. 2 para. 5 in force at 1.12.2004 by S.I. 2004/2857 , art. 2(m)