Human trafficking and exploitation scotland act 2015 6. Modern slavery statement september 2015 august 2016. Modern slavery act 2015 explanatory notes legislation. The statement should detail the steps that your organisation is undertaking to ensure that your global supply chain is slavery free. Section 54 of the modern slavery act 2015 requires certain organisations to develop a slavery and human trafficking. They have been pr epared by the home office in order to. These explanatory notes relate to the modern slavery victim support. Modern slavery as it impacts on children and young people. I n october 2015, a new provision arising under section 54 of the modern slavery act 2015 comes into effect and applies to commercial organisations that carry on business or part of their business. Cowritten with abhishek verma of the association of sustainability practitioners asp. All reference to parts and sections are from the modern slavery act 2015.
Ghd takes the following steps to ensure that there is no modern slavery in the business and its supply chains. Bill documents modern slavery act 2015 act of parliament. The modern slavery act and its explanatory notes are available at. Parliament which has passed the modern slavery act 2015. Jan 08, 2019 pdf xml rss modern slavery act 2018 no 30 current version for 8 january 2019 to date accessed 23 may 2020 at 06. Understand the purpose of the modern slavery act 2015. Subsection 2 defines relevant offence as a slavery or trafficking offence as set out in section 1, 2 or 4 that the defendant is convicted of or has taken into account for sentencing. For other versions of these explanatory notes, see more resources.
Modern slavery act 2015 independent antislavery commissioner. Modern slavery act 2018 guidance for reporting entities. Mar 10, 2017 under the modern slavery act 2015, organisations conducting business in the united kingdom with worldwide revenues of at least. The purpose of this article is to give you a brief idea of what it is and how you and your organisation can stay on the right side of the law in following it. Introduction modern slavery is complex, difficult to detect and devastating for its victims. International implications of the modern slavery act 2015. The act seeks to amalgamate existing criminal offences relating to modern slavery including slavery, servitude, forced and compulsory labour and human trafficking, increase the measures available to law enforcement agencies to address the matter of modern slavery and increase protection afforded to victims. Human trafficking and exploitation criminal justice and support for victims act northern ireland 2015 7. These explanatory notes relate to the modern slavery act 2015 which. It is designed to combat modern slavery in the uk and consolidates previous offences relating to trafficking and slavery. Free sample template for modern slavery act statement. The modern slavery act will give law enforcement the tools to fight modern slavery, ensure perpetrators can receive suitably severe punishments for these appalling crimes and enhance support and. Modern slavery victim support parliament publications. The true extent of modern slavery in the united kingdom, and.
Bill documents modern slavery act 2015 uk parliament. What is the modern slavery act 2015 and why do businesses need to know about it. The modern slavery act 2015 new reporting requirement. Under the 2015 uk modern slavery act, all businesses with over. Modern slavery act 2015 the act or the new act, which received royal assent on 26 march 2015, is intended to provide law enforcement agencies with stronger legal tools to stamp out modern slavery, ensure that the perpetrators receive suitably severe punishment, and enhance the protection of and support for victims. These notes refer to the modern slavery act 2015 c. Governments explanatory notes to the modern slavery act 2015.
Modern slavery is a brutal form of organised crime in which people are treated as commodities and exploited for criminal gain. It modern slavery encompasses slavery, servitude, forced and compulsory labour and human trafficking. Governments explanatory notes to the modern slavery act 2015, 26 march 2015, pp 23. The modern slavery act 2015 the act was introduced in march 2015. The modern slavery act 2015 the act, which came into force in october 2015, strengthens the civil and criminal enforcement mechanisms relating to slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour and human trafficking, and is intended to provide better protection and support to victims. All staff will be required to comply with and uphold rlbs antislavery and human trafficking policy. Slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour. On 29 october 2015 the modern slavery act 2015 came in to force and with it new requirements for businesses to report on slavery and human trafficking. In 2015 the modern slavery act, the human trafficking and. Analysis of modern slavery act antislavery international.
Modern slavery act statement about bank of america. The introduction of the modern slavery act 2015 in the united kingdom the act reflects this growing global recognition of the role responsible business can and should play in tackling the crimes of modern slavery. These explanatory notes relate to the modern slavery victim support bill hl as introduced in the house of lords on 26 june 2017 hl bill 4 1 1 overview of the bill 1 the bill amends the modern slavery act 2015 to establish a statutory basis for support and assistance to. The new obligation comes into force on 29 october 2015, but there will be transitional provisions to allow affected businesses sufficient time to understand the new requirements and produce a statement. Mar 02, 2016 the modern slavery act 2015 the act was introduced in march 2015. The official explanatory note for the duty to notify in the modern slavery act says.
Explanatory notes modern slavery act 2015 legislation. The modern slavery act 2015 is an act of the parliament of the united kingdom. Text created by the government department responsible for the subject matter of the act to explain what the act sets out to achieve and to make the act accessible to readers who are not legally qualified. The uk modern slavery act 2015 the act was enacted into law in march 2015 and is designed to tackle slavery both in the uk and internationally. We are committed to uphold human rights and the steps we have undertaken to ensure that slavery and human trafficking do. Modern slavery act statement introduction ank of america is one of the worlds leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middlemarket businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. It replaces the existing such offence in section 71 of the coroners and justice act 2009 which is accordingly repealed by schedule 5 of the act. The explanatory notes which accompany the act say this under the heading background. Modern slavery statement september 2016 august 2017. The modern slavery elearning module, which takes around 30 minutes to complete, uses video drama, engaging interactions, and quiz questioning to help ensure that learners. Those sectors most likely to be affected are construction, agriculture, textile, security, food processing and packaging, and hospitality and tourism.
Mar 28, 2017 the requirement for qualifying companies to produce a modern slavery statement is now in force so now is the time to check again whether your organisation needs to produce one. Subsection provides for an offence of slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour. The act may have been amended by another act and any such amendments are not shown in this version. Commercial organisations subject to the act must report annually on the steps that they have taken during the financial year to. It is designed to combat modern slavery in the uk and consolidates previous. This statement is made in accordance with section 541 of the modern slavery act 2015 and constitutes rider levett bucknall uk limiteds slavery and human trafficking statement for the. According to the united nations convention against transnational organized crime and its protocols, modern slavery or human trafficking is the recruitment, transportation, and harbouring of a person by threat, force, coercion, abduction, deception, or abuse of their. The modern slavery act will give law enforcement the tools to fight modern slavery, ensure perpetrators can receive suitably severe punishments for.
Section 38, which provides for hot pursuit of ships in. The modern slavery act 2015 provides a legal framework to combat. Modern slavery encompasses slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour, and human trafficking. These explanatory notes relate to the modern slavery act 2015 which received royal assent on 26 march 2015. Modern slavery statement september 2017 august 2018. Uk government passed the modern slavery act, the first piece of uk legislation focusing on the prevention and prosecution of modern. We have had a number of queries from clients who have been evaluating whether or not the modern slavery act 2015 the modern slavery act applies to overseas. The companys portfolio of global cruise line brands includes. Explanatory notes have been produced to assist in the understanding of this act and are available.
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