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Written question asked by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 November 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 23 November 2018 (named day). It was answered by Victoria Atkins (Conservative) on Friday, 23 November 2018 on behalf of the Home Office.

Slavery: Victims

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when he will issue guidance under Section 49 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015; and what plans he has to consult on that guidance.

Answer

The Government recognises the importance of publishing guidance under s49 of the Modern Slavery Act on the identification of and support for potential victims of modern slavery.

Whilst there is no duty to consult on the s49 statutory guidance we began working closely with stakeholders across the sector on drafting the guidance shortly after commencement of the Act. This work was paused to accommodate changes to identification and support as part of the reforms to the National Referral Mechanism. Work on the guidance has resumed and we will publish it as soon as we are able. We will issue a timetable providing the detail of this in due course.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
193380
Session
2017-19
Registered interest declared
Yes
Subjects
Victims Slavery
Legislation
Modern Slavery Act 2015
Link
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