When was imprisonment with hard labour introduced into law in Britain?

Question

Which company won a formative case in UK labour law that held that a union taking strike action could be liable for loss of profits to an employer?

Answer 1

1776
The Criminal Law Act 1776, also known as the "Hulks Act", authorised forced hard labouring work (on the River Thames) for prisoners in Britain. It was enacted since transportation to American colonies was no longer possible.