Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015 (Commencement No.1 and Transitory Provisions) Regulations 2016 come into force

Implementation date: 31 May 2016

The Regulations implement the majority of the provisions in the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015. The Act consolidates and adds to existing criminal law in this area by creating a single offence of human trafficking and an offence of slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour.