Summary
Consolidates and strengthens the law on slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, and human trafficking. Creates the offences of slavery, servitude, and forced labour (s.1) and human trafficking (s.2). Establishes the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner and introduces transparency in supply chains requirements.
Key Points
- Offences of slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking
- Maximum life imprisonment
- Statutory defence for victims who commit offences (s.45)
- Slavery and Trafficking Prevention/Risk Orders
- Transparency in supply chains for large businesses