Questions and Answers
What is the estimated cost of modern slavery to the UK economy per year?
What was the most common form of modern slavery in the UK in 2021?
According to the Home Office data, how many people were referred to authorities in 2021?
What is the estimated number of people trapped in modern slavery in the UK?
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Who is likely to be targeted by modern slavery traffickers in the UK?
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What is one way people are trafficked into modern slavery in the UK?
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What should you do if you suspect someone is a victim of modern slavery?
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Who recently revealed they were trafficked into modern slavery in the UK?
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What is a major obstacle for victims of human trafficking in the UK in seeking help from authorities?
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What is the main issue with the UK's anti-slavery system?
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How do cuts to public services affect efforts to prevent exploitation?
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What is the goal of the campaign in Parliament and through public advocacy?
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What did the Anti-Trafficking Monitoring Group's report find about the Home Office's Recovery Needs Assessment?
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What is needed to prevent exploitative practices from going unchecked?
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What is the purpose of the work on responsible business?
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What is the impact of the UK's 'hostile environment' and recent legislation on trafficked people?
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Study Notes
Modern Slavery in the UK
- Modern slavery is present in every part of the UK, and it is difficult to spot the signs.
- Anyone can be a victim of modern slavery, including people working in private homes, car washes, or as office cleaners.
Scale of Modern Slavery
- Over 12,000 people were referred to the authorities as victims of modern slavery in 2021.
- The estimated number of people trapped in slavery is over 130,000, with an estimated annual cost to the UK of £33 billion.
Forms of Modern Slavery
- Modern slavery in the UK includes trafficking into criminal activities, sexual exploitation, domestic slavery, and forced labour.
- Forced labour can occur in various industries, such as construction, shops, bars, nail bars, car washes, and manufacturing.
Criminal Exploitation
- In 2021, criminal exploitation was the most common form of slavery in the UK.
- Criminal exploitation is often driven by the cultivation and sale of drugs, especially involving children.
Vulnerable Groups
- Many people are trafficked into slavery in the UK from overseas.
- Vulnerable British people, especially children from disadvantaged backgrounds, are also targeted.
Challenges in Identifying Victims
- Victims of modern slavery may fear being criminalised by the UK authorities for activities they were trafficked into.
- This fear prevents many victims from trusting the police, social workers, and other authority figures.
Inadequacies in the System
- The UK’s anti-slavery system is not currently set up to support people who are being exploited.
- The ‘hostile environment’ and recent legislation treat people trafficked from abroad as immigration offenders rather than providing them with support and care.
Campaigning for Change
- Advocacy groups are campaigning for policies that make it harder for criminals to exploit people and improve proposed legislation to support victims.
- Strengthening labour rights, workplace inspections, and responsible business practices can help prevent exploitative practices and support victims and survivors.
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Learn about the reality of modern slavery in the UK, its hidden presence, and how to spot the signs. Find out how you can help identify victims and report concerns.
