Human Trafficking (Sentencing) Bill

Key Points

• It proposes new penalties for human trafficking offences.
• The bill is currently at its first reading in the House of Commons.
• Originating in the Commons; it sits in the Crime & Justice and Transport policy areas.
• Next steps involve a second reading and further parliamentary scrutiny.

Progress

The bill is at the very start of its journey through Parliament. After the first reading, it will move on to the second reading and then committee stage for detailed examination.