First conviction for gangmaster licensing offences

A gangmaster in Fife has become the first ever to be convicted under the Gangmasters (Licensing) Act 2004.

Fiona Clark pleaded guilty to acting as a gangmaster between October 2006 and December 2006 withoout a licence from the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA).

The GLA launched enforcement investigations against the gangmaster shortly after the offence of operating without a licence was introduced in October 2006.

Although Clark did apply for a licence, the application was refused f... (159 more words)

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