Modern Slavery (Amendment) Bill [HL]

First Reading 12:51:00 A Bill to prohibit the falsification of slavery and human trafficking statements; to establish minimum standards of transparency in supply chains in relation to modern slavery and human trafficking; to prohibit companies using supply chains which fail to demonstrate minimum standards of transparency; and for connected purposes. The Bill was introduced by Lord Alton of Liverpool, read a first time and ordered to be printed. Lord Alton of Liverpool (CB): My Lords, I declare a non-pecuniary interest as a trustee of the charity Arise Foundation, which combats modern-day slavery and human trafficking. 12:52:00 Sitting suspended.