Jim Shannon
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(11 years, 2 months ago)
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The Solicitor-General
I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. The Government are committed to publishing a draft modern-day slavery Bill later this year. There have been amendments to the law to enable more prosecutions to occur. The round-table event later this year will be important in raising awareness, as she suggests.
Jim Shannon (Strangford) (DUP)
The Northern Ireland Assembly has recently brought in legislation on human trafficking that is perhaps unique in the United Kingdom. Has the Solicitor-General had any discussions with the Northern Ireland Assembly and, if so, what was the outcome?
The Solicitor-General
I have not had such a discussion, but if the hon. Gentleman would like to talk to me about the issue, I would be happy to do so.