“There is a law that says the government has to release an anti-slavery report every year. The government has not done this for three years. The government is breaking the law. Why?”
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A bill to ban importing goods made with forced labour, and let the government block imports it suspects were made with forced labour. During debate the Conservatives asked why existing anti-slavery laws weren't being enforced. The Liberals said they hoped the opposition would work with them on this new bill.
“I want the opposition to vote for my bill. I need to claim I am against slavery without spending money or making anyone too mad.”