Modern slavery is an umbrella term encompassing slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour and human trafficking. Victims of modern slavery are unable to leave their situation of exploitation, controlled by threats, punishment, violence, coercion and deception. Slavery violates human rights, denying people of their right to life, freedom and security.
The Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner’s (IASC) office, in collaboration with the Rights Lab at the University of Nottingham, has launched an online toolkit to help local organisations and agencies work better together to tackle modern slavery. You can view the toolkit here: https://iasctoolkit.nottingham.ac.uk/#
If you think someone is in immediate danger, please call the police on 999. In order to protect the potential victim, do not attempt to inform them of your actions.
If you think someone is a potential victim but there is no immediate threat to life, please call the local police on 101.
You can also call the Modern Slavery Helpline on 0800 0121 700 24 hours a day.
If you have information you wish to give anonymously and confidentially you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
See the ‘Resources’ page for more detailed guidance on how to refer a victim of modern slavery for support.
Dame Sara speaks to @BBCr4today - "[business] compliance with #modernslavery requirements has been very slow. It's not just about writing statements, it's about rooting out slavery in their supply chains."
Dame Sara Thornton has commented on the Government response to the Independent Review of the Modern Slavery Act. Read her statement: http://www.antislaverycommissioner.co.uk/news-insights/dame-sara-thornton-statement-government-response-to-the-independent-review/ …
Dame Sara Thornton comments on the exposure of the UK’s largest #modernslavery network: “This case sends a strong message to all traffickers that we will not tolerate their brutal criminality.” http://www.antislaverycommissioner.co.uk/news-insights/dame-sara-thornton-comments-on-the-exposure-of-uks-largest-modern-slavery-network/ …
Dame Sara Thornton has published her latest blog on listening to survivors, the role of business and supporting law enforcement: http://www.antislaverycommissioner.co.uk/news-insights/iasc-blog-listening-to-survivors-the-role-of-business-and-supporting-law-enforcement/ …
Dame Sara Thornton has commented on the conviction of three men for modern slavery offences, in a labour exploitation case which “illustrates the importance of companies ensuring that modern slavery statements are not a box ticking exercise” http://www.antislaverycommissioner.co.uk/news-insights/iasc-statement-on-the-conviction-of-three-gangmasters-for-modern-slavery-offences/ …