Trafficking: movement of people, usually across national borders, for the purpose of exploitation, whether sexual or as forced labour.

Primary legislation: laws that have been passed for a given country. The detail of law defines what is legally required or has been made illegal. The name of a law is given with the date when it was passed by Parliament or Assembly. Sometimes parts of a law do not become fully applicable until a given later date. Statutory guidance: material issued by the relevant government department to explain in non-legal language what must be done or not done. Good practice guidance: material to support professionals to put law and statutory guidance into daily practice. These publications may be recommended’ by the relevant government department. Consultation: the process by which draft guidance is made available on a government website. Anyone can make comments or suggestions.