Written question asked by David Leslie Taylor (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 February 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 1 March 2007. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 March 2007 on behalf of the Home Office.

European Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when the Government will (a) sign and (b) ratify the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking of Human Beings.

Answer: On 22 January the Prime Minister announced the UK’s intention to sign the Council of Europe Convention on Human Trafficking. The UK is currently examining how we implement the Convention and cannot give a specific date for signature. However, having signalled our intention to sign we are now committed to implementing the Convention and putting in place a framework which will provide real protection and support to all victims of trafficking.Unlike the approach adopted by some of our Council of Europe colleagues the UK will not ratify the Convention until all the changes to domestic legislation, processes and guidance are in place to ensure that we comply fully with its terms.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 457 c2047-8W;457 c2033-4W; 124715
Session: 2006-07
Subjects: Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk