Meet the Global Network Against Forced Labour: Together protecting people and the planet 16 November 2023 Blog We campaign for strong laws that put people before profit, particularly in the EU and UK. Part of this is bringing together activists from around the world so these laws have the global impact we seek. The Global Network Against…
What is the impact of the US Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act One Year On? 26 June 2023 Blog Last week marked the first anniversary of the enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) in the United States on 21 June. This law takes sweeping measures to address corporate profiteering from Uyghur forced labour, by banning all…
One step closer to mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence in the EU 20 June 2023 Blog Another win in our business and human rights work, as the EU Parliament moves one step closer to stronger laws on business and human rights. Our Business and Human Rights colleagues, Sian Lea and Andriana Loredan, talk us through what…
Anti-Trafficking Monitoring Group urge Lords to consider modern slavery 9 June 2023 Blog As the proposed “Illegal Migration” Bill progresses in the House of Lords, the Anti-Trafficking Monitoring Group provide a new detailed overview of how this Bill will impact victims of slavery. Our Parliamentary Officer, Lucy Symington returns to the ATMG’s analysis…
What does the “Illegal Migration” Bill mean for victims of modern slavery? 12 May 2023 Blog With the “Illegal Migration” Bill now passed by the House of Commons, and currently in the House of Lords, we sat down with Jamie Fookes, our UK and Europe Advocacy Manager to answer some important questions about what this Bill…
The Nationality and Borders Bill will harm victims of modern slavery 10 February 2022 Blog James Fookes, ATMG Co-ordinator, explains our concerns around the Nationality and Borders Bill. The Nationality and Borders Bill passed through the House of Commons unamended late last year. It is now making its way through the House of Lords where…