Bill · started in the Commons
Modern Slavery Act 2015
To make provision about slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour; to make provision about human trafficking; to make provision for an Anti-slavery Commissioner; and for connected purposes.
Now an Act of Parliament
The story so farThe Modern Slavery Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 10 June 2014 by Mrs Theresa May (Conservative). It completed its passage through Parliament and became law as the Modern Slavery Act 2015, receiving Royal Assent on 26 March 2015.
What the bill does
<p>The Bill consolidates the current offences relating to trafficking and slavery. </p><p><strong>Key areas</strong></p><ul><li>creates two new civil orders to prevent modern slavery </li><li>establishes an Anti-Slavery Commissioner</li><li>makes provision for the protection of modern slavery victims.<br></li></ul>
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 10 Jun 2014
- 2nd reading Commons 8 Jul 2014
- Programme motion Commons 8 Jul 2014
- Money resolution Commons 8 Jul 2014
- Committee stage Commons 21 Jul to 14 Oct 2014
- Programme motion Commons 4 Nov 2014
- Report stage Commons 4 Nov 2014
- 3rd reading Commons 4 Nov 2014
- 1st reading Lords 5 Nov 2014
- 2nd reading Lords 17 Nov 2014
- Committee stage Lords 1 Dec to 10 Dec 2014
- Report stage Lords 23 Feb to 25 Feb 2015
- 3rd reading Lords 4 Mar 2015
- Programme motion Commons 17 Mar 2015
- Consideration of Lords amendments Commons 17 Mar 2015
- Consideration of Commons amendments and / or reasons Lords 25 Mar 2015
- Royal Assent Unassigned 26 Mar 2015
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 16 Mar 2016.