A Bill to make provision about supporting victims of modern slavery
House of Lords
8 November 2019
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The Modern Slavery (Victim Support) Bill would create a legal framework to guarantee support for people affected by modern slavery. It aims to ensure victims get timely, independent help and information about their rights, including access to housing, healthcare and legal advice, and assistance with immigration issues. The bill puts victims’ needs at the centre of the system and seeks to improve accountability for delivering support.
The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the Lords. If it passes this stage, it will move to detailed examination in committee before progressing to the subsequent stages and, potentially, to the House of Commons.
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30 Oct 2019
First reading took place on 30 October. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.
The 2017-19 Parliament dissolved at the end of the 2019 Session and this Bill will make no further progress
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
