[7] The proposed bill effectively criminalizes asylum seekers, who come on "unsanctioned" or "irregular" routes to disqualify them from consideration as refugees.

[10][11] The bill proposes a system for pre-registration of most non-UK or Irish citizens travelling into the UK, including across the land border in Northern Ireland.

"[15] The final Bill text was introduced to the British House of Commons end of June 2021 by Home Secretary Priti Patel.

[22] Many non-violent crimes carry 12-month convictions, including activity routinely enforced by traffickers (such as marijuana cultivation[23] or petty theft).

[28] Under clauses 57–58, the Secretary of State would be granted powers to issue potential victims with a 'deadline' by which point all evidence in their case must be shared with the relevant authority.

[29] The proposal has been condemned by civil society[30][31] and the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner, Dame Sara Thornton,[32] as disadvantaging those whose memory recall is affected by severe trauma.

[37] In December 2021, the 'Scrap Part 5' campaign was launched by After Exploitation in conjunction with more than 40 non-profit organisations and law firms with specialism in human trafficking.

[38] The campaign appeals to Members of Parliament to share concerns with colleagues in the Lords, in order to see Part 5 removed from the Bill at Report stage.