# The Modern Slavery Act 2015 (Commencement No. 1, Saving and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2015, Regulation 2: Provisions coming into force on 31st July 2015


The following provisions of the 2015 Act come into force on 31st July 2015—
(a) Part 1 (offences);
(b) Part 2 (prevention orders);
(c) Part 4 (the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner);
(d) section 45 (defence for slavery or trafficking victims who commit an offence);
(e) section 46 (special measures for witnesses in criminal proceedings);
(f) section 47 (civil legal aid for victims of slavery);
(g) Schedule 1 (slavery and human trafficking offences);
(h) Schedule 3 (public authorities under a duty to co-operate with the Commissioner);
(i) Schedule 4 (offences to which defence in section 45 does not apply); and
(j) Schedule 5 (minor and consequential amendments), except paragraphs 11, 15, 20 and 27(3).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/1476/regulation/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/modern-slavery-act-2015-commencement-no-1-saving-and-transitional-provisions-regulations-2015/regulation-2
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