Modern Slavery (Amendment) Bill [HL]

1st reading
Tuesday 15th June 2021 Lords Chamber

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.