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Modern Slavery Act 2015

Government Bill

Originated in the House of Commons, Session 2014-15

Last updated: 16 March 2016 at 14:09

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Long title

To make provision about slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour; to make provision about human trafficking; to make provision for an Anti-slavery Commissioner; and for connected purposes.

Summary

The Bill consolidates the current offences relating to trafficking and slavery.

Key areas

  • creates two new civil orders to prevent modern slavery
  • establishes an Anti-Slavery Commissioner
  • makes provision for the protection of modern slavery victims.

Sponsoring departments

Home Office
Mrs Theresa May
Conservative, Maidenhead
Home Office
Lord Bates
Conservative, Life peer

Current version of the Bill

Modern Slavery Act 2015 c.30
30 March 2015
Commons

Bill passage

Bill started in the House of Commons
1st reading
2nd reading
Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
Bill in the House of Lords
1st reading
2nd reading
Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
Final stages
Consideration of amendments
Royal Assent
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