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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 applies to the breach of a slavery and trafficking prevention order and outlines that sentencing should follow any relevant guidelines. It emphasizes the need for courts to consider the interests of justice in applying these guidelines, and that the maximum penalty for this offence is 5 years' imprisonment.

Maximum sentence

5 years’ imprisonment

Court

Triable either way

The sentencing process, step by step

  1. Step 1 — Determine the applicable maximum penalty (5 years imprisonment).
  2. Step 2 — Consider any relevant factors for sentencing based on the nature of the breach.
  3. Step 3 — Apply general principles and check for analogous offences guidelines.
  4. Step 4 — Determine sentence length based on the circumstances of the case.

Guideline notes

  • Draft guidelines should not be taken into account when sentencing.

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.

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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.