Human Trafficking (Child Protection) Bill

Key Points

• Creates secure safe houses to provide safe accommodation and ongoing support for trafficked children.
• Establishes safeguarding and welfare arrangements with coordinated action between police, local authorities and child protection services.
• Sets standards, governance, safeguarding protocols and reporting requirements for safe houses.
• Explains how the safe houses will be implemented alongside connected provisions, including cross‑agency information sharing and collaboration.
• Clarifies duties on relevant agencies and professionals to support trafficked children and to monitor outcomes.

Progress

The bill is at the 1st reading in the House of Commons, marking the very early stage of its passage. It will move on to the Second Reading and then detailed scrutiny if it progresses.