Modern Slavery (Victim Support) Bill [HL]

Key Points

• Creates a statutory framework for providing support to victims of modern slavery.
• Seeks to ensure victims have access to appropriate services and protections.
• Encourages better coordination among agencies and organisations delivering support (e.g., police, local authorities, health services, victim charities).
• May set standards or rights for victims and outline how resources should be allocated to support them.

Progress

The bill is at its first reading in the House of Lords, the very early stage of consideration. If it progresses, it will go through further stages in the Lords (and may move to the House of Commons for scrutiny).