In 2015 the UK adopted the Modern Slavery Act, which included a requirement for companies to report on measures taken to tackle modern slavery in their supply chains. Notably absent from this requirement however were public authorities.
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Press release
18 Sep 2018
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has today raised major concerns about how the proposed new migrant agricultural worker programme poses a real risk of abuse. Focus on Labour Exploitation (FLEX) sets out how the proposed programme could leave many thousands at risk of modern slavery unless key safeguards are adopted.
Blog
25 Jul 2018
In recent years, there have been a growing number of campaigns calling on the general public to participate in identifying victims of human trafficking and forced labour by ‘spotting the signs’ of modern slavery. Despite increasing popularity, the effectiveness of such campaigns is questionable. Often, they rely on a racialized narrative of victims and perpetrators, and shift responsibility from government to consumer, ignoring the structural causes of trafficking and forced labour.
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18 Jul 2018
How can we prevent human trafficking and forced labour through corporate accountability?
Blog
21 Jun 2018
The Government has published guidance on what the settled status registration scheme for EU citizens in the UK will look like.
Blog
4 Jun 2018
Last month the UK’s first Director of Labour Market Enforcement (DLME), Sir David Metcalf, published his Annual Strategy. In it he sets out his vision of what is needed to
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Researching labour exploitation – FLEX launches guide to research with hard-to-reach migrant workers
18 May 2018
FLEX has launched a guide to research with hard-to-reach migrant workers to support organisations engaging in research of labour exploitation.
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17 May 2018
This afternoon Kevin Hyland, the UK Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner issued a statement saying he would be stepping down from his position this summer.
Blog
1 May 2018
The Government’s ‘hostile environment’ policies are not only inhumane, they are undermining the UK’s efforts to end modern slavery.
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19 Apr 2018
FLEX has launched a survey for company representatives in the garment industry to share their views on the effectiveness of the UK Modern Slavery Act and other actions needed to prevent modern slavery in their supply chains.
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