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Articles tagged with: modern slavery
Our net zero transition cannot be carried on the backs of those in slavery
Foreign affairs
By Sarah Champion MP
Our net zero transition cannot be carried on the backs of those in slavery
We must move quickly in collaboration with our international allies to root out this appalling practice.
Forced marriage: charities warn 'urgent action' needed to stem rising cases
Home affairs
By Sophie Church
Forced marriage: charities warn 'urgent action' needed to stem rising cases
Reported cases of forced marriage are on the rise, while government support for victims is falling. Sophie Church explores how the trend can be reversed
Labour MP Says Current Law 'Not Sufficient' To Stop Forced Labour Goods Entering UK
Economy
Labour MP Says Current Law "Not Sufficient" To Stop Forced Labour Goods Entering UK
A Labour MP has said that existing legislation to prevent forced labour in UK supply chains is “not sufficient”, as a new committee inquiry is set to examine whether a change to the law is needed.
Labour MP Praises Theresa May For Bringing Modern Slavery To 'Centre' Of Political Debate
Home affairs
Labour MP Praises Theresa May For Bringing Modern Slavery To "Centre" Of Political Debate
Labour MP Tom Hayes has heaped praise on the “impressive” former Conservative prime minister Theresa May for dragging modern slavery from the “margins” to the centre of the political debate.
MPs must wake up to the scale of our modern slavery crisis
Home affairs
By Patrick Ryan and Talia Coroniti
MPs must wake up to the scale of our modern slavery crisis
Both the public and politicians underestimate the prevalence of modern slavery in the UK. Our leaders will not be able to properly tackle this brutal crime until they truly understand it.
Modern Slavery Victims Are Missing Out On Housing Support, New Report Finds
Home affairs
Modern Slavery Victims Are Missing Out On Housing Support, New Report Finds
Some victims of modern slavery are not receiving the housing support they are entitled to because of gaps in what local councils provide, a new report has found.
Lord Sandwich reviews 'Io Capitano'
Books & culture
By Earl of Sandwich
Lord Sandwich reviews 'Io Capitano'
An Oscar-nominated tale of courage and folly, Matteo Garrone’s film about migration from across the desert of North Africa and the Mediterranean Sea is a stirring exploration of the best and worst of humanity
'Sobering': Karen Bradley reviews 'The Abuse of Power'
Books & culture
By Karen Bradley MP
'Sobering': Karen Bradley reviews 'The Abuse of Power'
Theresa May’s first foray into print should be compulsory reading for anyone who thinks politics is a game to be won or lost
Illegal Migration Bill will turn back the clock on modern slavery legislation
Home affairs
By Mike Adamson
Illegal Migration Bill will turn back the clock on modern slavery legislation
One group likely to welcome the Illegal Migration Bill being debated this week is people traffickers. For them, it could be good for business.
New Illegal Migration Bill could endanger victims of modern slavery
Home affairs
By Rebecca Stevenson
New Illegal Migration Bill could endanger victims of modern slavery
The government’s new Illegal Migration Bill is the long awaited “answer” to the problem of small boats crossing the Channel.
Why the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner vacancy should concern us all
Home affairs
By Karen Bradley MP
Why the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner vacancy should concern us all
It has been almost ten months since Dame Sara Thornton stepped down from her three-year tenure as UK Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner (IASC).
The UK is failing victims of modern slavery
Home affairs
By Marissa Begonia and Dugald Johnson
The UK is failing victims of modern slavery
If the government is to be believed, the United Kingdom’s system for supporting modern slavery victims is an open door and a route to sanctuary.
As a victim of trafficking, reclassifying modern slavery as an immigration issue will only make things worse
Home affairs
By Julia Kariuki
As a victim of trafficking, reclassifying modern slavery as an immigration issue will only make things worse
One of the first acts of this government has been to remove responsibility for modern-day slavery from the safeguarding minister and treat it as an illegal immigration issue.
We must not forget the horrors of the slave trade and those still subject to modern day slavery
History
By Vanita Patel MBE
We must not forget the horrors of the slave trade and those still subject to modern day slavery
What started with a campaign to end the slave trade, has evolved into a global movement still fighting for freedoms.
Karen Bradley: Sir Mo Farah’s bravery is a reminder of our global responsibility to victims of trafficking and modern slavery
Home affairs
By Karen Bradley MP
Karen Bradley: Sir Mo Farah’s bravery is a reminder of our global responsibility to victims of trafficking and modern slavery
It takes enormous courage for a survivor of human trafficking to talk about their experiences and I applaud Sir Mo Farah’s bravery.
Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
Construction workers still at risk of exploitation, says new report from the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has responded to the publication of the latest report from the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner, “Operation Cardinas and Beyond: Addressing exploitation risk in the construction sector”.
The Nationality and Borders Bill risks eroding protections for child victims of modern slavery
Home affairs
By Mark Russell
The Nationality and Borders Bill risks eroding protections for child victims of modern slavery
In the last few years, the public has repeatedly heard that the United Kingdom’s immigration system is being abused.
David Cameron and Theresa May battled modern slavery – now Boris Johnson is enabling it
Home affairs
By Marchu Girma
David Cameron and Theresa May battled modern slavery – now Boris Johnson is enabling it
Priti Patel pledged to build a system “where criminality is not rewarded”. Yet the Nationality and Borders Bill does exactly that.
To bring human traffickers to justice we need to properly support victims Partner content
Communities
By CARE
To bring human traffickers to justice we need to properly support victims
Five years after the passing of the Modern Slavery Act prosecution rates for this crime remain stubbornly low. 
Britain must no longer be a soft touch for pimps and traffickers
Home affairs
By Diana Johnson MP
Britain must no longer be a soft touch for pimps and traffickers
To stop the brutal sex trafficking trade, we have to bust its business model. The government must criminalise paying for sex and make pimping websites a criminal offence.
The Government must protect victims of modern slavery after Brexit Partner content
Brexit
By CARE
The Government must protect victims of modern slavery after Brexit
Whatever your views about Brexit, we should take this opportunity to create even better legislation than we had before. The Modern Slavery (Victim Support) Bill provides the means to do just that.
Victims of modern slavery must not be left worse off as we end free movement
Home affairs
By Iain Duncan Smith MP and Lord McColl
Victims of modern slavery must not be left worse off as we end free movement
Lord McColl’s amendment to the Immigration and Bill would provide all confirmed EU national victims of modern slavery 12 months leave to remain in the UK with recourse to public funds.
The Government Has Been Warned That Modern Slavery Could Be Surging During The Coronavirus Pandemic
Coronavirus
The Government Has Been Warned That Modern Slavery Could Be Surging During The Coronavirus Pandemic
Modern slavery reports dropped by a quarter during the coronavirus lockdown, according to Home Office figures, with fears from workers' organisations the pandemic has provided a cover for exploitation.
We must take urgent action to protect thousands more workers from exploitation in the fashion industry
Culture
By Lisa Cameron MP
We must take urgent action to protect thousands more workers from exploitation in the fashion industry
A ‘Fit to Trade’ Licensing Scheme will seek to ensure workers are protected from forced labour, debt bondage and mistreatment.