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- Sitting 13

02 November 2021

Proposing MP
Craig Whittaker Con
Calder Valley
Type
Public Bill Committee

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement addresses concerns about clause 51 of a Bill being incompatible with statutory safeguarding responsibilities under the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

Action Requested

The MP highlights government initiatives to support victims of county lines exploitation and prevent child criminal exploitation, including funding for specialist services, helplines, and awareness campaigns. No new actions are proposed beyond information sharing.

Key Facts

  • Section 45 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 is a criminal offence.
  • The Government funds support programmes in London, the west midlands, and Merseyside for under-25s affected by county lines exploitation.
  • A national confidential helpline called safe call service exists to address concerns about county lines exploitation.
  • The Home Office funds the Children’s Society’s prevention programme tackling child criminal exploitation and modern-day slavery.
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