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U.K. statistics regulator says “no evidence” modern slavery law being abused
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U.K. statistics regulator says “no evidence” modern slavery law being abused

The U.K. Statistics Regulator has released a statement announcing that they have not found evidence to support the Home Secretary Suella Braverman’s claims that people are abusing the U.K.’s modern slavery laws and “gaming the system”. Dangerous and unsubstantiated rhetoric Damaging rhetoric from the U.K. government has contributed to an environment that casts doubt on…

Meeting Sir Mo Farah – a hero and survivor of modern slavery
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Meeting Sir Mo Farah – a hero and survivor of modern slavery

This article is reprinted from its original location at Hope for Justice‘s website. It was pulled from their RSS feed for your education. Visit Hope for Justice’s news page by clicking here. Hope for Justice’s Executive Director of Programmes, Enrique Restoy, had the privilege of meeting Sir Mo Farah, a multiple Olympic, World and European…

U.K. takes alarming decision to classify modern slavery as immigration issue
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U.K. takes alarming decision to classify modern slavery as immigration issue

The U.K. Home Office has taken the shocking decision to remove modern slavery from the remit of the safeguarding minister and place it under the immigration minister’s brief, classed as an “illegal immigration and asylum” issue. The U.K. is not prioritizing modern slavery Treating modern slavery as an immigration issue not only ignores domestic victims…

Why modern slavery risks ‘falling off procurement’s radar’ – Supply Management – CIPS
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Why modern slavery risks ‘falling off procurement’s radar’ – Supply Management – CIPS

Procurement and supply professionals are being warned not to let the issue of slavery become “sidelined” as the post of UK anti-slavery commissioner remains unfilled. Malcolm Harrison, group CEO of CIPS, said procurement teams must stay alert to the risk of labour abuses as the government agrees an increase in the number of visas for…

U.K. anti-slavery tsar post remains unfilled
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U.K. anti-slavery tsar post remains unfilled

The U.K. Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner’s post has been vacant for four months sparking concerns that the Home Office is intentionally failing to find a replacement to avoid scrutiny on key pieces of modern slavery legislation. A “critical time” Dame Sara Thornton who previously filled the role has called on the government to urgently find her…

‘Construction companies must act’ – Report reveals 33 businesses paid criminal gang who exploited victims of modern slavery
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‘Construction companies must act’ – Report reveals 33 businesses paid criminal gang who exploited victims of modern slavery

At least 33 businesses unknowingly paid an organised criminal gang who placed hundreds of…

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Ukraine Crisis: Hope for Justice joins more than 25 human rights groups with urgent message to mobile networks
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Ukraine Crisis: Hope for Justice joins more than 25 human rights groups with urgent message to mobile networks

More than 25 human rights groups, including Hope for Justice, have written to the…

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Write to your MP about the Nationality and Borders Bill
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Write to your MP about the Nationality and Borders Bill

LOOKING FOR HELP?  Home > Write to your MP about the Nationality and Borders Bill For Anti-Slavery Day this year, we broke down the proposed Nationality and Borders Bill (which encapsulates the Government’s ‘new plan’ for immigration) and now we’re asking for your help to get the message across.   23 November 2021 Shiva Foundation…