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Changes and effects yet to be applied to Schedule 2 Crossheading Modern-slavery-act-2015-c30:

  • specified provision(s) amendment to earlier commencing S.I. 2017/1241, Sch. by S.I. 2018/31 reg. 2

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Modern Slavery Act 2015 (c.30)U.K.

8U.K.The Modern Slavery Act 2015 is amended as follows.

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I1Sch. 2 para. 8 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(t)

9U.K.Before section 12 (but after the italic heading before it) insert—

11AEnforcement by Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority

(1)The Secretary of State may make arrangements with the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority for officers of the Authority to act for the purposes of this Part in taking action in circumstances in which it appears that an offence under this Part which is a labour market offence (within the meaning of section 3 of the Immigration Act 2016) has been, is being or may be committed.

(2)For provision about the powers of such an officer who is acting for the purposes of this Part, see section 114B of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE powers for labour abuse prevention officers).

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I2Sch. 2 para. 9 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(t)

10(1)Section 15 (slavery and trafficking prevention orders on application) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In subsection (1)—

(a)omit the “or” after paragraph (b);

(b)after paragraph (c) insert , or

(d)the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority.

(3)In subsection (7)—

(a)for “or the Director General”, in the first place it occurs, substitute “ , the Director General or the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority ”;

(b)for “or the Director General”, in the second place it occurs, substitute “ , the Director General or the Authority ”.

(4)In subsection (8)(b)—

(a)for “or the Director General”, in the first place it occurs, substitute “ , the Director General or the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority ”;

(b)for “or the Director General”, in the second place it occurs, substitute “ , the Director General or the Authority ”.

Commencement Information

I3Sch. 2 para. 10 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(t)

11U.K.In section 19(7) (requirement to provide name and address)—

(a)for “or an immigration officer” substitute “ , an immigration officer or the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority ”;

(b)for “or the officer” substitute “ , the officer or the Authority ”.

Commencement Information

I4Sch. 2 para. 11 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(t)

12(1)Section 20 (variation, renewal and discharge) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In subsection (2), after paragraph (f) insert—

(g)where the order was made on an application under section 15 by the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority, the Authority.

(3)In subsection (9)—

(a)for “or the Director General”, in the first place it occurs, substitute “ , the Director General or the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority ”;

(b)for “or the Director General”, in the second and third places it occurs, substitute “ , the Director General or the Authority ”.

Commencement Information

I5Sch. 2 para. 12 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(t)

13(1)Section 23 (slavery and trafficking risk orders) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In subsection (1)—

(a)omit the “or” after paragraph (b);

(b)after paragraph (c) insert , or

(d)the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority.

(3)In subsection (6)—

(a)for “or the Director General”, in the first place it occurs, substitute “ , the Director General or the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority ”;

(b)for “or the Director General”, in the second place it occurs, substitute “ , the Director General or the Authority ”.

(4)In subsection (7)(b)—

(a)for “or the Director General” substitute “ , the Director General or the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority ”;

(b)for “or Director General” substitute “ , the Director General or the Authority ”.

Commencement Information

I6Sch. 2 para. 13 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(t)

14U.K.In section 26(7) (requirement to provide name and address)—

(a)for “or an immigration officer” substitute “ , an immigration officer or the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority ”;

(b)for “or the officer” substitute “ , the officer or the Authority ”.

Commencement Information

I7Sch. 2 para. 14 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(t)

15(1)Section 27 (variation, renewal and discharge) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In subsection (2), after paragraph (f) insert—

(g)where the order was made on an application by the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority, the Authority.

(3)In subsection (7)—

(a)for “or the Director General” in the first place it occurs, substitute “ , the Director General or the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority ”;

(b)for “or the Director General” in the second and third places it occurs, substitute “ , the Director General or the Authority ”.

Commencement Information

I8Sch. 2 para. 15 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(t)

16U.K.After section 30 (offences) insert—

30AEnforcement by Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority

(1)The Secretary of State may make arrangements with the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority for officers of the Authority to act for the purposes of this Part in taking action in circumstances in which it appears that an offence under this Part which is a labour market offence (within the meaning of section 3 of the Immigration Act 2016) has been, is being or may be committed.

(2)For provision about the powers of such an officer who is acting for the purposes of this Part, see section 114B of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE powers for labour abuse prevention officers).

Commencement Information

I9Sch. 2 para. 16 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(t)

17U.K.In section 33 (guidance), in subsection (1) for “and the Director General of the National Crime Agency” substitute “ , the Director General of the National Crime Agency and the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority ”.

Commencement Information

I10Sch. 2 para. 17 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(t)

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