ABOUT THE BILL

Victims of modern slavery in England and Wales currently have no legal right to support.

The Government provides victims with a limited period of care on a non-statutory basis while the authorities decide if the person is a victim, but then the support ends.

​Lord McColl of Dulwich has brought forward a Bill in the House of Lords to put this right. His Modern Slavery (Victim Support) Bill which had its First Reading on 13 January 2020 and is currently awaiting its Second Reading, will give victims in England and Wales a guaranteed right to support during the initial period when the decision about the status is being made, and for a further minimum of 12 months afterwards.