Contact Us

General Enquiries


Email: iasc@iasc.independent.gov.uk

 

The Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner is an independent monitoring body of the Home Office. The Commissioner’s remit is set out in Part 4 of the Modern Slavery Act. The Commissioner is precluded from exercising any authority relating to individual cases. This does not prevent the Commissioner considering individual cases and drawing conclusions about them for the purpose of, or in the context of, considering a general issue.

As of May 2022 the Office of the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner is in an interim period awaiting the appointment of the next Commissioner. 

 

Press and Media


Email: iasc@iasc.independent.gov.uk

 

We frequently receive media requests to speak with individual victims and survivors of modern slavery. Whilst we recognise the impact of a human story, we encourage media interest which seeks to represent victims and survivors with dignity and agency.

Please note that we do not put press or media directly in touch with victims and survivors of modern slavery for safeguarding reasons.

 

Social Media


Follow us: @UKAntiSlavery

 

The Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner's Office uses Twitter to communicate with the public. The @UKAntiSlavery Twitter account is managed by the Communications Officer on behalf of the Commissioner. Information about the Commissioner is posted here including news and publications.

The Commissioner does not have a remit to investigate individual cases and cannot discuss cases over Twitter. Due to resource constraints we do not send or receive Direct Messages on Twitter. Our social media policy requests that attempts to contact the Commissioner’s Office is taken through the website on the Contact Us page.

Our following a Twitter account does not imply endorsement of any kind by the Commissioner. A retweet or ‘like’ does not imply our endorsement of the message, nor does it imply our endorsement of the individual or organisation the message originated from. 

 

Research Requests


Please note: Our online form for research requests is temporarily closed.

 

The Commissioner has a statutory remit to support relevant research on modern slavery. Research should align with the Commissioner’s priorities. Please see: Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner Strategic Plan 2019-2021 and Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner Research Priorities 2021.

We support research which aims to improve the evidence base and addresses the key challenges faced by policy makers and practitioners. We encourage research which considers impact, evaluation and which has the best interests of survivors at its core. Please see: Preparing for Impact: How we can overcome barriers and cultivate a culture of collaboration, understanding, and repect to achieve impact on survivor support

The Commissioner has agreed a protocol with the Rights Lab at the University of Nottingham on a collaborative approach to research and innovation. Please see: IASC and Rights Lab Protocol

 

 

General Data Protection Regulation - Data Protection Officer


Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner's Office

Clive House

70 Petty France

London

SW1H 9EX

 

Email: iasc@iasc.independent.gov.uk

 

The Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner's Office has a Data Protection Officer who can be reached via the details above.

For more information on data protection and your rights please visit: https://www.gov.uk/data-protection

 

Complaints Procedure


If you are dissatisfied with the service you receive from us, you can contact the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner’s Office.  

More information: Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner's Office Complaints Procedure

 

Find us


Location: Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner's Office

 

Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner's Office

Clive House

70 Petty France

London

SW1H 9EX

 

Freedom of Information Act requests


Please send your request to iasc@iasc.independent.gov.uk

When you send your request, provide as much detail as possible about the information you require.

Please give us your full name and a contact email or postal address so we can reply to you.

The Freedom of Information Act gives a right of access to recorded information held by public authorities. We are not required to create new information or give a judgement or opinion that is not already recorded.

 

Signposting for modern slavery concerns


What do I do if I think I am a victim of modern slavery?

If you are in immediate danger, please call the police on 999. In the United Kingdom the police are here to serve and support you. You will also receive free medical assistance if required.

If you need advice or do not want to call the police you can call the Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline on 0800 0121 700 or The Salvation Army on 0800 808 3733. The Helpline team is there to help you and listen to your concerns. They will be able to advise you and suggest who can assist you locally.

 

What do I do if I think someone is a victim of modern slavery?

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 & Exploitation Helpline on 0800 0121 700. 

If you have information that you wish to pass on 100% anonymously, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call their 24/7 UK Contact Centre on freephone 0800 555 111.

 

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