Oral Answers to Questions

Jack Lopresti Excerpts

Tuesday 13th May 2014 Commons Chamber

The Attorney-General was asked—

[Jack Lopresti (Filton and Bradley Stoke) (Con)]

1. What steps the Crown Prosecution Service is taking to increase the number of prosecutions for human trafficking.

[Karl MᶜCartney (Lincoln) (Con)]

5. What steps the Crown Prosecution Service is taking to increase the number of prosecutions for human trafficking.

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[Jack Lopresti]

Does my hon. and learned Friend agree that the forthcoming Modern Slavery Bill will play a significant part in moving forward to prosecute those involved in the dreadful offence of human trafficking?

[The Solicitor-General]

Yes, I very much agree. The forthcoming Bill will play a vital role in tackling the abhorrent practices of human trafficking and modern slavery. It will strengthen the law and protect and support victims. I am a member of the inter-ministerial group, and my officials and the CPS have been closely involved in developing these measures under the leadership of the Home Secretary, who is widely admired for her stance on this issue.