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Breach of a Slavery and Trafficking Prevention Order / Breach of a Slavery and Trafficking Risk Order

s.30 Modern Slavery Act 2015 · Triable either way

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Sentencing framework

The guideline for sentencing under this offence states that the maximum sentence is 5 years’ imprisonment, and if convicted before June 2026, the maximum for a magistrates' court is 6 months. The guideline applies to offenders aged 18 and older, emphasizing the importance of following sentencing guidelines unless contrary to justice.

Maximum sentence

5 years’ imprisonment

Court

Triable either way

The sentencing process, step by step

  1. Step 1 — determining the offence category
  2. Step 2 — identifying culpability and harm
  3. Step 3 — applying the starting point and category range
  4. Step 4 — considering aggravating and mitigating factors
  5. Step 5 — making adjustments to arrive at the final sentence
  6. Step 6 — considering totality

Guideline notes

  • This guideline applies to offenders aged 18 and older and includes special considerations for analogous offences.

Always read the full guideline

This is a one-page summary. For any live case, sentencing exercise, or legal advice the authoritative source is the Sentencing Council's own definitive guideline — including the category bands, step-by-step sentencing approach, and all statutory factors not captured here.

Open the full guideline on sentencingcouncil.org.uk

Source: Sentencing Council · Crown copyright, licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0. Summary fetched 2026-06-28. Not legal advice — see a regulated adviser for any live case.