Provide a critique of the Modern Slavery Act 2015, and how it has been applied so far.

Answer EITHER Question 1 or 2.

1) In the context of ONE of the areas of Human Trafficking listed below, undertake a critical assessment of the effectiveness of transnational legal frameworks underpinning the obligations of Prevention, Prosecution and Protection

  1. For Sexual Exploitation

or

  1. For Forced-Bonded Labour or Debt Bondage

or

  1. For Involuntary Domestic Servitude

or

  1. For Forced Conscription during times of war and political conflict

or

  1. For Human Organs and Tissues

 

2) Provide a critique of the Modern Slavery Act 2015, and how it has been applied so far. The main focus should be on Section 54 of the Act (‘Transparency in the Supply Chain’), which prescribes a reporting obligation for corporations.

 

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Assignment Guidance.

  • For these purposes, you can focus on any Country of your choosing.
  • Draw upon the US Dept of State (2021) Trafficking in Persons [TIP] Report [including the Country Narratives].
  • Media examples, should only be utilised to support, highlight or refute your academic/official/legal arguments.

 

  • The assignment should be set out as follows:

          Title Page.

          Summary/Abstract [250 words]

          Table of content.

          List of abbreviations.

          Introduction

          Main Body of arguments

          Conclusions and recommendations

          Reference list/Bibliography

          Appendices (if relevant)

 

  • The word limit does not include the Title page, the Summary, Table of Contents, List of abbreviations, Sub-headings, the Reference list/Bibliography or the Appendices. There is no % leeway on that word limit
  • All citations to cases, statutes, books and journals etc., must be referenced fully, as must web-sites used (with the date last accessed specified within the reference list/bibliography)
  • Case names in the main body of the text must be in italics
  • All students must apply OSCOLA referencing conventions
  • The work must be word-processed in 12-point font AND double spaced
  • All pages must be numbered
  • Ensure your student ID number is clearly marked on your work.

The School of Justice Assignment Submission Sheet must be completed and submitted with the assignment