Debate on Anti-Slavery Day
15 October 2010 (updated on 15 October 2010)
Peter Bone, Conservative MP for Wellingborough, introduced a debate in the House of Commons on 14 October on Anti-Slavery Day. On the 18 October 2010 the UK will celebrate anti-slavery day for the first time
The Anti-Slavery Bill received Royal Assent on 8 April 2010 and specified that an anti-slavery day be held every year to raise awareness of modern day slavery and human trafficking.
- Video and Audio: Anti-Slavery Day
- Commons Hansard: Anti-Slavery Day
- Bills before Parliament 2009-10: Anti-Slavery Bill
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