Modern Slavery (Amendment) Bill [HL]
1st reading
Tuesday 15th June 2021
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Tuesday 15th June 2021
(3 years, 5 months ago)
Lords ChamberRead Full debate Modern Slavery (Amendment) Bill [HL] 2021-22 Read Hansard Text
First Reading
12:51
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.
The Bill was introduced by Lord Alton of Liverpool, read a first time and ordered to be printed.
Lord Alton of Liverpool (CB)
My Lords, I declare a non-pecuniary interest as a trustee of the charity Arise Foundation, which combats modern-day slavery and human trafficking.
12:52
Sitting suspended.