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Effective import controls and international cooperation across can make a dent in forced labour in global supply chains. If properly designed, import controls can be an effective tool to address forced labour in global value chains and provide remedies for victims and survivors. Where in the world are we seeing… Keep reading »
In the last year alone, many of us will have read or heard stories about migrant agricultural workers on the UK seasonal worker scheme who face exploitation as they pick the fruits and vegetables for our supermarket shelves. Or how many of the goods being imported into the… Keep reading »
The Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings has released its latest report assessing the UK’s implementation of the European Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings. In this blog, our Anti-Trafficking Monitoring Group Coordinator talks about the importance of this international treaty in… Keep reading »
Throughout March, Anti-Slavery International has been publishing a blog series authored by experts who consulted on the joint Middlesex University and Anti-Trafficking Monitoring Group training framework designed to strengthen Local Authorities’ response to modern slavery. In the last blog from the series, we hear perspectives from Kim. Keep reading »
Anti-Slavery International is deeply concerned about the UK Government’s earned settlement proposal and the recent announcement from the Home Secretary that would reduce refugees’ status from five years to 30 months, and the impact this may have on modern slavery survivors. By increasing insecurity around immigration status,… Keep reading »
Throughout March, Anti-Slavery International will be publishing a blog series authored by experts who consulted on the joint Middlesex University and Anti-Trafficking Monitoring Group training framework designed to strengthen Local Authorities’ Response to modern slavery. The first blog of the series offers perspectives from Emily. Emily Vaughn is a leading expert on modern slavery and human trafficking… Keep reading »
In this blog, Anti-Slavery International reflects on the Labour Government after the party conference (28 September – 1 October), uncovering where progress has been made, what harmful policies remain, and what still needs to change. The Royal Liver Building in Liverpool, where the 2025 Labour… Keep reading »
Ten years ago, the UK Government introduced the Modern Slavery Act. The law aimed to reduce exploitation and to provide avenues for criminal justice. However, while pioneering in its day, weaknesses in the Act’s design seriously hampered its effectiveness. Our Communications Manager, Jessica Turner, provides an overview of… Keep reading »
The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, effective from 25 July 2024, marks a significant advancement in corporate accountability. It requires large companies operating in the EU to carry out due diligence to identify and address human rights abuses and environmental harm in their value chains. The Directive sets a global precedent, particularly for legislation combating forced labour and improving access to justice for those affected by corporate practices. Keep reading »
After nearly seven years of valued leadership, Jasmine O’Connor OBE is stepping down as Anti-Slavery International’s CEO to take up a new role as CEO at a UK charity working on refugee community resettlement. We are happy to share that Donna Covey joins the organisation as the new interim CEO. Donna brings a wide range of charity CEO experience, which will help the organisation continue to build on its strong operations, advocacy and fundraising programmes. Keep reading »