Re: so what can we do now?

If s2hr, science ro etc have broken the Employment Agencies Act then,
Under the Act, persons running an employment agency can be banned from
doing so for up to ten years, for misconduct or other reasons. An
agency breaking the law can also be fined up to £5,000.

Candidates are invited to complain to EAS - see contact below

http://www.dti.gov.uk/employment/employment-agencies/know-your-rights/page26998.html

Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate
Department of Trade and Industry (4140)
1 Victoria Street
London
SW1H 0ET
Helpline: 0845 955 5105
International: +44 20 7215 5980
Fax: 020 7215 2636
E-mail: eas@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx for enquiries about Employment Agencies
only.

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