To make provision about human trafficking offences, measures to prevent and combat human trafficking and the provision of support for victims of human trafficking.
House of Lords
2 May 2012
This bill strengthens the law on human trafficking, making offences clearer and broader. It also introduces measures to prevent trafficking, helps authorities identify victims, and improves support and protections for people who have been trafficked or are at risk.
The bill is currently at the Lords’ 2nd Reading, an early stage. If it passes that stage, it will be examined in more detail in committee, before moving to the next House for further consideration.
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Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - took place on 25 November.
The 2010-12 session of parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
