# The Modern Slavery Act 2015 (Duty to Notify) Regulations 2015, Note: Explanatory note

Extent: E+W

(This note is not part of the Regulations)
Section 52 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 places a duty on specified public authorities to notify the Secretary of State where there are reasonable grounds to believe that a person may be a victim of slavery or human trafficking.
These Regulations specify the information which must be provided under the duty to notify the Secretary of State. Schedule 1 to the Regulations lists the information which must ordinarily be provided for all victims. Schedule 2 to the Regulations lists additional information which must be provided where the victim is under the age of 18 or where the person has consented.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/1743/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/modern-slavery-act-2015-duty-to-notify-regulations-2015/note
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