All 1 contributions to the Modern Slavery (Amendment) Bill [HL] 2021-22

Tue 15th Jun 2021

Modern Slavery (Amendment) Bill [HL]

1st reading
Tuesday 15th June 2021

(2 years, 9 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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First Reading
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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 Portrait Lord Alton of Liverpool (CB)
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My Lords, I declare a non-pecuniary interest as a trustee of the charity Arise Foundation, which combats modern-day slavery and human trafficking.

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Sitting suspended.