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What was the primary period during which the path to abolishing the slave trade and slavery in Britain unfolded?
What was the primary period during which the path to abolishing the slave trade and slavery in Britain unfolded?
Which prominent figure led the abolition movement in Britain?
Which prominent figure led the abolition movement in Britain?
What was the year that the Modern Slavery Act was introduced in Britain?
What was the year that the Modern Slavery Act was introduced in Britain?
What is the primary focus of Sustainable Development Goal 8.7?
What is the primary focus of Sustainable Development Goal 8.7?
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What is an example of modern manifestations of slavery beyond the historical context?
What is an example of modern manifestations of slavery beyond the historical context?
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According to the International Labour Organization, what is the estimated number of individuals trapped in modern slavery globally?
According to the International Labour Organization, what is the estimated number of individuals trapped in modern slavery globally?
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What type of labour does the 1930 ILO convention stipulate involves work or service extracted under the threat of penalty and without voluntary consent?
What type of labour does the 1930 ILO convention stipulate involves work or service extracted under the threat of penalty and without voluntary consent?
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What is the key factor contributing to the shift in scholarly attention to modern slavery within the social care sector?
What is the key factor contributing to the shift in scholarly attention to modern slavery within the social care sector?
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What organisation identified extreme cases of abuse and exploitation among migrant workers hired as domestic workers?
What organisation identified extreme cases of abuse and exploitation among migrant workers hired as domestic workers?
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According to the European Economic and Social Committee, what type of arrangements thrive on the exploitation of migrant workers?
According to the European Economic and Social Committee, what type of arrangements thrive on the exploitation of migrant workers?
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Study Notes
Abolition of Slavery in Britain
- The Slavery Abolition Act of August 1, 1834, had a significant impact, covering all British colonies except the United States.
- The abolition movement, led by William Wilberforce and the Saints, worked to eliminate the slave trade.
Modern Slavery
- The Modern Slavery Act of 2015 was introduced to combat contemporary issues related to slavery, including servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking.
- The Coroners and Justice Act of 2009 laid the groundwork for combating slavery, servitude, and forced or compulsory labour.
- The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR, 1950) forbids slavery and forced labour.
Global Efforts to Eradicate Modern Slavery
- The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 8.7, emphasize the need to eradicate modern slavery globally.
- The International Labour Organization (ILO) estimates that approximately 46.7 million individuals are trapped in modern slavery, with 27.6 million in forced labour (ILO, 2022).
Modern Slavery in the Social Care Sector
- Scholarly attention to modern slavery within the social care sector has only recently emerged, possibly due to the growth of home-based care and personalisation schemes.
- The introduction of direct payments for individuals over 65 in 2000 enabled them to receive cash payments in lieu of community-based social services, increasing vulnerability to labour exploitation.
- The Labour Market Enforcement acknowledged the issue of labour exploitation in the Adult Social Care sector in its strategies for 2018-2019 and 2021-22.
- Reports have highlighted the exploitation of migrant live-in carers within the care sector (Nottingham Rights Lab Report, 2022; EESC, 2019; Kalayaan, 2009).
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Learn about the key events and figures that led to the abolition of slavery in Britain, from the slave trade to the Slavery Abolition Act of 1834.
