# The Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Duty to Notify) (Scotland) Regulations 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


Criminal Law
Made 4th February 2026
Laid before the Scottish Parliament 6th February 2026
Coming into force 1st February 2027
The Scottish Ministers make the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 38(3), (4) and (6) of the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015, and all other powers enabling them to do so.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2026/60/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/human-trafficking-and-exploitation-duty-to-notify-scotland-regulations-2026/introduction
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