Modern Slavery

Question 1

What is modern slavery?

Answer 1

• The illegal exploitation of people for personal or commercial gain.
• Covers a wide range of abuse and exploitation including sexual exploitation, domestic servitude, forced labour, criminal exploitation and organ harvesting.

Question 2

What is the relevant legislation against Modern Slavery?

Answer 2

Modern Slavery Act 2015

Question 3

Provide examples of modern slavery…

Answer 3

• *Forced labour under threat of some form of punishment**
• Human trafficking for the pirpose of exploitation using violence, threats or coercion e.g. sex trafficking
• Child slavery when a child’s labour is exploited for someone else’s gain e.g. child soldiers, child marriage
• Forced and early marriage - when someone is married against their will and cannot leave the marriage. Most child marriages can be considered slavery.
• Domestic servitude

Question 4

How would you report modern slavery?

Answer 4

Call the modern slavery helpline or Police