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Pob pwnc

Caethwasiaeth Fodern a Masnachu

Deddf Caethwasiaeth Fodern 2015, adnabod dioddefwyr a'r Mecanwaith Atgyfeirio Cenedlaethol.

Cyflwyniad

Mae deddfwriaeth yn ymladd masnachu pobl ac ecsbloetio llafur gorfodol.

Egwyddorion craidd

1

Slavery, Servitude, and Forced Labour (s.1) — Holding a person in slavery/servitude or requiring forced/compulsory labour. Maximum life imprisonment.

2

Human Trafficking (s.2) — Arranging or facilitating travel of another person with a view to exploitation. Includes sexual exploitation, forced labour, organ harvesting.

3

National Referral Mechanism (NRM) — Government framework for identifying and supporting victims. First responders can refer potential victims.

4

Defence for Victims (s.45) — Statutory defence for victims compelled to commit offences as a direct consequence of slavery or trafficking.

5

Slavery and Trafficking Prevention/Risk Orders — Courts can impose orders to restrict the activities of persons involved in slavery offences.

6

Supply Chain Transparency (s.54) — Commercial organisations with turnover of £36m+ must publish an annual statement on steps to prevent modern slavery in supply chains.

Statudau allweddol

Modern Slavery Act 2015

2015

Human Rights Act 1998

1998
Gweld →

Achosion arweiniol

R v SK

[2011] EWCA Crim 1691

VCL and AN v United Kingdom

(2021) ECHR

Senarios cyffredin

Suspecting a worker is trafficked

Report to the Modern Slavery Helpline (08000 121 700) or police. The NRM process will assess whether the person is a victim of trafficking and provide support.

Business supply chain risks

Organisations above £36m turnover must publish a modern slavery statement. Due diligence on supply chains is expected, covering recruitment practices, auditing, and training.