Human Trafficking (Sentencing) Bill

Key Points

• Strengthens penalties for human trafficking offences to reflect harm to victims.
• Seeks clearer sentencing guidelines to guide judges when deciding penalties.
• Introduces provisions to take account of aggravating circumstances in sentencing.
• The bill is currently at its first reading in the House of Commons, beginning its passage through Parliament.

Progress

The bill is at the first reading in the Commons. It will need to pass through further stages (second reading, committee, report, third reading) and then receive approval from the House of Lords before becoming law.