Bill · started in the Lords

Modern Slavery (Amendment) Bill [HL]

A Bill to prohibit the falsification of slavery and human trafficking statements; to establish minimum standards of transparency in supply chains in relation to modern slavery and human trafficking; to prohibit companies using supply chains which fail to demonstrate minimum standards of transparency; and for connected purposes

In progress Current stage: 1st reading (Lords)

The story so farThe Modern Slavery (Amendment) Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 15 June 2021 by Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench). It is now at first reading in the House of Lords. First reading is the formal introduction, with no debate; the substantive debate comes at second reading.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Lords 15 Jun 2021

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 28 Apr 2022.