Consultation on Sections 9(2)(b)(i) of Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015
Results updated 16 Mar 2017
This consultation was on section 9(2)(b)(ii) of the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015, which relates to the provision of support and assistance to adult victims of human trafficking and requires the Scottish Ministers to secure such support in certain circumstances. It asked for views on the period during which adult victims of trafficking must be provided with support.
This report is a summary of the points made by those who responded to the consultation. The Scottish Government is currently considering these and will set out its response in due course.
Files:
- Section 9(2)(b)(i) -consultation report, 26.7 KB (Office Word 2007 XML document)
Published responses
View submitted responses where consent has been given to publish the response.
Overview
A consultation on the period for which Scottish Ministers must provide support and assistance to adult victims of human trafficking under section 9 of the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015.
Why your views matter
The Scottish Government is of the view that the period of support should remain at 45 days as is currently the case. It will be helpful to have views on whether stakeholders agree with this approach and if not, why not.
Once the consultation has closed we will analyse and take into account the responses. Regulations under section 9 of the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015 will be drafted and will be laid before Parliament, with a view to them coming into force in Spring 2017, subject to the will of Parliament.
Interests
- Communities and Third Sector
- Equality, Welfare and Rights
- Health and Social Care
- International
- Law and Order
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