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I was trafficked and forced to work 23 hours a day. How was I meant to return to normality?
Ilja Abbattista is now a board member for the Bright Future Co-operative, which is supporting modern slavery survivors into safe employment.
It’s not enough for companies to be aware of modern slavery; the UK needs to prevent it
Ten years ago this week the UK government passed the Modern Slavery Act, an innovative piece of legislation aimed at ...
US tuna giant Bumble Bee Foods accused of profiting from ‘modern-day slavery,’ human trafficking and forced labor: suit
The lawsuit, filed in San Diego federal court on March 12, is the first known US case targeting a seafood company over forced ...
How UK plc can again lead the world in combatting modern slavery
It is 10 years since the UK introduced the Modern Slavery Act, allowing it to claim to be a world leader in the fight against ...
Men urged to ‘stop using prostitutes’ as MPs debate modern slavery
A ‘significant’ number of women were brought to the UK under false pretences before being forced to work in the sex industry, ...
The Lawyer6h
The Modern Slavery Act and supply chains: what’s changing under the newly issued guidance?
In this update, we look at what this means for businesses and their obligations under section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
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Louisiana inmates renew push for heat protections at Angola prison, call conditions ‘modern-day slavery’
Angola inmates are again asking a federal judge to stop forced farm labor during extreme heat, arguing the practice is ...
Miliband accused of turning blind eye to modern slavery in pursuit of net zero
Ed Miliband has been accused of turning a blind eye to modern slavery in order to appease China. The Energy Secretary has ...
JD Supra5h
Time to Report: UK Releases Updated Guidance on Modern Slavery Act Compliance
The UK Home Office has released revised statutory guidance to support businesses in meeting their obligations under Section 54 of the Modern ...
JD Supra5d
Updated UK Modern Slavery Act Guidance Published – An In-depth Look at the Statement Content Guidance
The UK Home Office has updated its modern slavery guidance. The updated guidance – the most significant refresh since the guidance was issued almost ten years ago – is intended to explain how ...
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Men urged to ‘stop using prostitutes’ as MPs debate modern slavery
A total of 19,125 potential modern slavery victims in the UK were referred to the Home Office in 2024, a record high since the National Referral Mechanism began in 2009. Labour’s Chris Murray ...