Member

My amendment would add one further definition into section 3 of the Modern Slavery Act. It would add orphanage trafficking to the definition of modern slavery exploitation. It would just mean that we, in our legislation, would reflect orphanage trafficking within the law. There is more that we need to do, but this is a simple first step to make sure that it is recognised. That would mean that, first, we would be raising awareness of the matter, but secondly, individuals and organisations that wish to give money to these orphanages would potentially be in breach of the Modern Slavery Act and steps could be taken against them. I would not wish to criminalise anybody who wants to do the right thing for people, but it is important that we pass this measure.