EXPLANATORY NOTES
Explanatory notes to the Bill, prepared by the Home Office, are published separately
as Bill 8-EN.
EUROPEAN CONVENTION ON HUMAN RIGHTS
Secretary Theresa May has made the following statement under section 19(1)(a) of the
Human Rights Act 1998:
In my view the provisions of the Modern Slavery Bill are compatible with the
Convention rights.
Part 1
Offences
Offences
Penalties and sentencing
Supplementary
Part 2
Prevention orders
Slavery and trafficking prevention orders
Slavery and trafficking risk orders
Offences and supplementary provision
Part 3
The Anti-slavery Commissioner
Part 4
Protection of victims
Part 5
Final provisions