Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015

Description

An Act of the Scottish Parliament to make provision about human trafficking and slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour, including provision about offences and sentencing, provision for victim support and provision to reduce activity related to offences.

Trafficking can involve victims being sexually exploited or forced into the role of a servant, or trapped in forced labour. Nail bars, car washes and construction are amongst the industries where potential cases in Scotland have been reported.

Useful for
Leaders and all those who wish to improve human trafficking responses - across statutory and voluntary sectors.

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