Modern Slavery (Victim Support) Bill [HL]

Key Points

• Focuses on identifying victims of modern slavery earlier and ensuring they receive support
• Creates duties and processes for authorities and partners to respond to identified victims
• Originated in the Lords and completed its Lords stages; moved to the Commons for consideration
• Addresses cross-government responsibilities and involvement of frontline professionals and organisations
• Covers connected purposes to shape how modern slavery cases are handled across the system

Progress

The bill began in the Lords, completed its Lords stages in 2018, and has now moved to the Commons where it is at its 2nd reading.