Chimney Sweepers and Chimneys Regulation Act 1840

The Chimney Sweepers and Chimneys Regulation Act 1840^[1] (3 & 4 Vict. c. 85) was a British act of Parliament passed to try to stop child labour. Many boys as young as six were being used as chimney sweeps. One of many chimney sweeps such as Newport, Isle of Wight's Valentine Grey, a 10-year-old, who was murdered by his Master Benjamin Davis, because he hadn't cleaned a chimney properly, forced the passing of the "Climbing Boys Act"

Chimney Sweepers and Chimneys Regulation Act 1840^[1]

Act of Parliament
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Long title	An Act for the Regulation of Chimney Sweepers and Chimneys.
Citation	3 & 4 Vict. c. 85
Dates
Royal assent	7 August 1840
Other legislation
Amends	Chimney Sweepers Act 1834
Amended by	Chimney Sweepers Regulation Act 1864 Statute Law Revision Act 1874 (No. 2) Summary Jurisdiction Act 1884
Repealed by	Chimney Sweepers Acts (Repeal) Act 1938
Status: Repealed
Text of statute as originally enacted

This act prohibited any person under 21 being compelled or knowingly allowed to ascend or descend a chimney or flue for sweeping, cleaning or coring.^[2]