<Tr> <Th_colspan="2"> Text of statute as originally enacted </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Th_colspan="2"> Text of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk </Th> </Tr> <P> The Modern Slavery Act 2015 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom . It is designed to tackle slavery in the UK and consolidates previous offences relating to trafficking and slavery . The act extends to England and Wales . The bill was introduced to the House of Commons in draft form in October 2013 by James Brokenshire, Parliamentary Under Secretary for Crime and Security . The bill's sponsors in the Home Office were Theresa May and Lord Bates . It received Royal Assent and became law on 26 March 2015 . </P> <P> James Brokenshire was quoted as saying that the act would "send the strongest possible message to criminals that if you are involved in this disgusting trade in human beings, you will be arrested, you will be prosecuted and you will be locked up ." </P>

When did the modern slavery act come into force