Source · Select Committees · Home Affairs Committee
Recommendation 29
29
Deferred
Paragraph: 100
Utilise existing legislation to investigate and hold accountable websites facilitating sexual exploitation trafficking.
Conclusion
Until new legislation is introduced prohibiting profiting from or enabling the prostitution of another person, law enforcement should utilise all available legislation to investigate and hold accountable websites that facilitate trafficking for sexual exploitation. This includes legislation prohibiting companies from benefiting from the proceeds of crime and preventative measures such as Slavery and Trafficking Risk Orders.
Government Response Summary
The government shares concerns but describes its ongoing work to address forced labour in global supply chains through Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015, completely deflecting from the recommendation about law enforcement utilising existing legislation against websites facilitating sexual exploitation.
Paragraph Reference:
100
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
30. The Government shares the Committee’s concern on this issue, and we continue to address forced labour in global supply chains through Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. These provisions have resulted in a change in business culture, bringing discussion of modern slavery to the boardroom for the first time and providing transparency for consumers, investors and civil society.