Project discussion: Ban the import of goods produced with slave labour
Customs and Excise (Prohibition of Imports Made by Slave Labour) Amendment Bill
Member's Bill
Explanatory Note
Slavery was abolished by Britain in the 18th century, but in some parts of the world slavery or coerced labour still exists. In order to prevent slave-owners from profiting from their crime, both the United States and Belgium have passed legislation to prohibit the importation of goods produced by slavery into those countries.
This bill amends the Customs and Excise Act 2018 to make goods produced in whole or in part by slave labour a prohibited import.
Customs and Excise (Prohibition of Imports Made by Slave Labour) Amendment Bill
The Parliament of New Zealand enacts as follows:
1. Title
This Act is the Customs and Excise (Prohibition of Imports Made by Slave Labour) Amendment Act 2021.
2. Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it received the Royal Assent.
3. Purpose
The purpose of this Act is to prohibit the importation of goods produced by slave labour.
4. Principal Act Amended
This Act amends the Customs And Excise Act 2018.
5. New section 95B inserted
After section 95A insert
"95B. Prohibition on importation of goods produced by slave labour
(1) The importation of goods produced wholly or in part by slave labour is prohibited.
(2) In this section slave labour means labour by persons over whom any or all of the powers attaching to the right of ownership are exercised."
