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Written Question
Slavery
Monday 7th February 2022

Asked by: Baroness Young of Hornsey (Crossbench - Life peer)

Question to the Home Office:

To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the remarks by the then Secretary of State for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office on 12 January 2021 (HC Deb, col 160) that they will "introduce fines for businesses that do not comply" with the Modern Slavery Act 2015, when they plan to bring forward these changes.

Answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford - Shadow Chief Whip (Lords)

The landmark transparency provisions contained in section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 made the UK the first country in the world to require businesses with a turnover of £36m or more to report annually on the steps they have taken to prevent modern slavery in their operations and supply chains.

To enhance the impact of transparency and accelerate action to prevent modern slavery, the Government committed to strengthening the reporting requirements contained in section 54 and introduce new measures including financial penalties for organisations that fail to meet their statutory obligation to publish modern slavery statements. These measures require primary legislation and will be introduced when parliamentary time allows. The Government will publish guidance to help organisations prepare for the new reporting requirements when timings of legislation is clear.

Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 03 Dec 2020
Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill

"My Lords, I am going to try not to repeat comments made by colleagues already. However, I feel it is important to put on the record some of my huge misgivings about what this Bill does in relation to children and vulnerable individuals. I wholeheartedly support the arguments put forward …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 11 Nov 2020
Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill

"My Lords, I, too, welcome--albeit remotely—the noble and learned Lord, Lord Stewart of Dirleton, and wish him luck in his new role, and I also welcome the noble Lord, Lord McLoughlin.

I am sure that many people accept that the police and security services need to deploy undercover operatives to …..."
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Written Question
Slavery and Forced Labour
Thursday 28th May 2020

Asked by: Baroness Young of Hornsey (Crossbench - Life peer)

Question to the Home Office:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of COVID-19 on (1) labour exploitation, and (2) modern slavery.

Answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford - Shadow Chief Whip (Lords)

Modern slavery is a harmful and hidden crime and its victims may be especially isolated and vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are committed to protecting those who may be subject to exploitation and modern slavery, during this time.

We are working closely with the police, the National Crime Agency, the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority, the Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate and Her Majesty’s Revenues and Customs - National Minimum Wage Team to monitor and assess any emerging changes to the threat of modern slavery during the COVID-19 pandemic, to ensure law enforcement activity can respond to the changing environment. We are confident that law enforcement agencies continue to pursue high risk modern slavery cases where there is a risk of harm or detriment to individuals.

In addition, we have taken clear steps to ensure that we continue to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society. To ensure victims continue to feel supported and safe, we announced on 6 April 2020, that all individuals in accommodation provided by the government-funded specialist Modern Slavery Victim Care Contract, will not be required to move on from their accommodation for the next three months.

Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 08 Jul 2016
Modern Slavery (Transparency in Supply Chains) Bill [HL]

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That the Bill be now read a second time...."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 08 Jul 2016
Modern Slavery (Transparency in Supply Chains) Bill [HL]

"My Lords, I have drawn number 2 in the ballot for Private Members’ Bills on my very first attempt, so I feel that I have been quite lucky. I am lucky, too, to have had such valuable input and support from my noble friend Lord Alton, my noble and learned …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 08 Jul 2016
Modern Slavery (Transparency in Supply Chains) Bill [HL]

"My Lords, when I first looked at the list of speakers on the Bill, I was gratified, and I am now even more so. I know that it is customary to say what a wonderful debate it has been, but this morning’s debate has been exemplary. I am grateful to …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 13 Apr 2016
Modern Slavery Act 2015

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To ask Her Majesty’s Government how they intend to monitor companies’ compliance with Part 6 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 regarding transparency in the supply chain...."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 13 Apr 2016
Modern Slavery Act 2015

"I thank the noble and learned Lord for his response. The Home Office guidance on transparency in the supply chain states that the Government expect,

“organisations to build on their statements”,

and “improve” them “over time”. Can the Minister assure the House that a robust monitoring process has been established …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 15 Jul 2015
Police Federation (Amendment) Regulations 2015

"My Lords, I remind your Lordships of my registered interest as a member of the interim independent reference group for the Police Federation of England and Wales, which is so ably chaired by the noble Baroness, Lady Harris. Having commissioned a wide-ranging review, the Police Federation has been committed to …..."
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