Modern Slavery
Modern Slavery Act 2015 • Part 1 - Offences Part 3 - Maritime Enforcement 1 Slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour 35 Enforcement powers in relation to ships: England and Wales 2 Human trafficking 39 Interpretation of Part 3 3 Meaning of exploitation 4 Committing offence with intent to commit offence under section 2 Part 4 - The Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner 8 Power to make slavery and trafficking reparation order 40 The Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner 9 Effect of slavery and trafficking reparation orders 41 General functions of Commissioner 10 Slavery and trafficking reparation orders: supplementary provision 42 Strategic plans and annual reports 11 Forfeiture of land vehicle, ship or aircraft 43 Duty to co-operate with Commissioner 11A Enforcement by Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority 44 Restriction on exercise of functions 12 Detention of land vehicle, ship or aircraft • 13 Interpretation of Part 1 Part 5 - Protection of Victims 45 Defence for slavery of trafficking victims who commit an offence Part 2 - Prevention Orders 49 Guidance about identifying and supporting victims 14 Slavery and trafficking prevention orders on sentencing 51 Presumption about age 15 Slavery and trafficking prevention orders on application 52 Duty to notify Secretary of State about suspected victims of slavery or human 16 Meaning of 'relevant offender' trafficking 17 Effect of slavery and trafficking prevention orders 53 Overseas domestic workers 18 Prohibitions on foreign travel 54 Transparency in supply chains etc 19 Requirement to provide name and address 54A Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority: Information gateways 20 Variation, renewal and discharge • 21 Interim slavery and trafficking prevention orders Schedules 22 Appeals Schedule 1 - slavery and human trafficking offences 23 Slavery and trafficking risk orders Schedule 2 - Enforcement powers in relation to ships 24 Effect of slavery and trafficking risk orders Schedule 3 - Public authorities under a duty to co-operate with the Commissioner 25 Prohibitions on foreign travel Schedule 4 - Offence to which defence in section 45 does not apply 26 Requirement to provide name and address Schedule 4A Information Gateways: Specified persons 27 Variation, renewal and discharge 28 Interim slavery and trafficking risk orders 29 Appeals 30 Offences 30A Enforcement by Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority 31 Cross-border enforcement 32 Rules of Court 33 Guidance to chief officers of police etc 34 Interpretation of Part 2
“This landmark legislation sends the strongest possible signal to criminals that if you are involved in this vile trade you will be arrested, you will be prosecuted and you will be locked up. And it says to victims, you are not alone - we are here to help you.” - Theresa May Although significant progress has been made in the fight against modern slavery, with more victims identified and more criminals convicted, there is still much to be done to . ensure best practice across all agencies.” - Kevin Hyland OBE, Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner I encourage us to open conversations with our communities about the indicators; to recognise the harm Modern day slavery is happening today across Devon and that exists around the edge of cheap goods and services; Cornwall, right under our noses. Slavery is everywhere to consider whether offenders are themselves victims; and and often unknowingly we experience this awful crime when responding to anti-social behaviour, overcrowding or without even realising it – in nail bars, car washes, on missing people to be professionally curious. I suspect, farms and in the catering industry. Victims are very often sadly, we will discover that modern slavery is close bound by a “debt” to their trafficker, live in appalling enough to touch- Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer conditions and face daily threats. – Alison Hernandez
What forms of slavery exist today? - Forced Labour - Bonded Labour - Human trafficking - Descent-based slavery - Slavery in supply chains - Forced and early marriage
National Picture (Victims) 49% Male 50% Female 1% Transgender 66% Adults 34% Minors
Local Picture What we know- 1. Exploitation of labour 2. Sex workers 3. Drugs trafficking What we need to know- 1. Threat re transportation routes 2. Increase community/ partner intelligence submissions
What’s being done • Police and CSP Strategic priority • Anti-Slavery Partnership inputs • Multi-agency liaison groups established to provide joint working and intelligence sharing • Taxi driver education • Police activity around trafficking and child exploitation
How do I spot the signs? • Physical appearance • Isolated and controlled • Few or no personal items • Unusual travel times • Poor living conditions • Restricted freedom • Reluctant to seek help
What can I do? Report- National Modern Slavery Helpline- 0800 0121 700 Crimestoppers- 0800 555111 Police- Emergency- 999/ non emergency- 101 Devon and Cornwall Police: www.devon-cornwall.police.uk • Modern Slavery: www.modernslavery.co.uk • Anti-Slavery: www.antislavery.org
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