A Bill to prohibit the falsification of slavery and human trafficking statements; to establish minimum standards of transparency in supply chains in relation to modern slavery and human trafficking; to prohibit companies using supply chains which fail to demonstrate minimum standards of transparency; and for connected purposes
House of Lords
28 April 2022
This bill, an amendment to the Modern Slavery Act, aims to curb falsified slavery and human trafficking statements and to raise minimum transparency standards for business supply chains. It also prevents companies from using supply chains that do not meet those standards. The bill is at the first reading in the House of Lords, having originated there.
The bill is in the very early stages of passage, currently at the first reading in the House of Lords.
Generated 21 February 2026
First reading took place on 15 June. 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 2021-2022 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
