Why were chartists not happy with poor law amendment act?

Chartists were dissatisfied with the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834 because it introduced a more stringent and punitive system for the relief of the poor, emphasizing workhouses that were often harsh and degrading. They believed the Act failed to address the root causes of poverty and did not provide adequate support for the working class. Instead of alleviating suffering, it reinforced social inequalities and marginalized the very people it was meant to help, which contradicted the Chartist ideals of political reform and social justice.