The amendment extends the functions of the Commissioner beyond law enforcement and identification of victims and gives the Commissioner responsibility for monitoring the implementation of international obligations on modern slavery.

Amendment 51, in clause 35, page 25, line 4, leave out “permitted matter” and insert “matter pertinent to the prevention of human trafficking and forced labour in the UK or elsewhere”

Amendment 119, in clause 35, page 25, line 9, at end insert—

‘( ) Undertaking investigations and studies to monitor and identify trends in human trafficking and slavery;

( ) Requesting inspections to be carried out by statutory inspectors;”