The Modern Slavery Act 2015 (Commencement No. 1, Saving and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2015

Provisions coming into force on 31st July 2015

2.  The following provisions of the 2015 Act come into force on 31st July 2015—

(a) Part 1 (offences);

(b) Part 2 (prevention orders);

(c) Part 4 (the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner);

(d) section 45 (defence for slavery or trafficking victims who commit an offence);

(e) section 46 (special measures for witnesses in criminal proceedings);

(f) section 47 (civil legal aid for victims of slavery);

(g) Schedule 1 (slavery and human trafficking offences);

(h) Schedule 3 (public authorities under a duty to co-operate with the Commissioner);

(i) Schedule 4 (offences to which defence in section 45 does not apply); and

(j) Schedule 5 (minor and consequential amendments), except paragraphs 11, 15, 20 and 27(3).