New ATMG report examines UK slavery laws 18 October 2016 News Modern Slavery Act leaves victims In England and Wales at a disadvantage compared to the rest of the UK, says new Anti-Trafficking Monitoring Group’s report
Brexit could weaken UK’s anti-slavery efforts 7 October 2016 Blog Director, Aidan McQuade, on how Brexit could affect how Britain and Europe tackle human trafficking.
10 things you didn’t know about slavery in UK 12 July 2016 Blog In June we welcomed two student activists from University College London (UCL) for an introduction into the fast-paced world of human rights campaigning! They spent one week in our Communications Team and developed a video and digital campaign entitled ’10…
UK continues to enable exploitation of overseas domestic workers 9 March 2016 Blog Jakub Sobik on the new rules for overseas domestic workers proposed by the British Government
Trafficking victims pregnant or with children systematically overlooked 23 February 2016 News Press release: Trafficking victims with children are ‘systematically overlooked’ in the UK
Domestic workers change employers for protection not for immigration 23 February 2016 Blog Domestic workers change employers to protect themselves from exploitation and abuse, not to stay in Britain
Home Office changes to Migrant Domestic Worker rules will facilitate slavery 29 February 2012 Blog 29 February 2012 This morning’s announcement by Home Secretary Theresa May to change the rules for migrant domestic workers, including the removal of the right to change employer, will facilitate slavery and trafficking, say human rights charities Kalayaan and Anti-Slavery…
New exhibition exposes modern slavery in London 23 August 2011 Blog 23 August 2011 23 August – 20 November 2011 In partnership with Anti-Slavery International A new exhibition at the Museum of London and Museum of London Docklands will lift the lid on the shocking reality of trafficking and forced labour…
Crunch time as UK prepares for historic vote to protect domestic workers 1 June 2011 Blog 1 June 2011 The British government must stop dragging its feet and fully support a new international convention to protect domestic workers from abuse and slavery, says a coalition of charities and Trade Unions including Anti-Slavery International and Christian Aid.…
UK Anti-trafficking measures ‘not fit for purpose’ and breach international law 16 June 2010 Blog 16 June 2010 The UK’s new anti-trafficking measures are “not fit for purpose” and the government is breaching its obligations under the European Convention against Trafficking (1), said a coalition of British human rights organisations today (16 June), as it…