Eradication of Slavery (UK Company Supply Chains) Bill 2010-12
Progress of the Bill

Bill started in the House of Commons
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1st reading: House of Commons 28 February, 2012 | 28.02.2012
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The sponsoring MP has nominated 23 March2012 for the second reading. As the House is not expected to sit on this day it is unlikely to be debated on this date.
This Bill was introduced to Parliament on 28 February 2012 under the Ten Minute Rule. This allows an MP to make his or her case for a new bill in a speech lasting up to ten minutes. An opposing speech may also be made before the House decides whether or not the bill should be introduced. If the MP is successful the bill is taken to have had its first reading.
This Bill is a Private Member’s Bill. These are often not printed until close to the second reading debate. If the text is not yet available here and you wish to know more about this bill please contact its sponsor, Fiona Mctaggart.
Summary of the Bill
A Bill to require retailers and manufacturers in the UK to make annual statements of measures taken by them to eradicate slavery and human trafficking and exploitation from their direct supply chains; to require large retailers and manufacturers to provide customers with information about measures taken by them to eliminate slavery and human trafficking and exploitation; to provide victims of slavery with necessary protections and rights; and for connected purposes.Stay up to date
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