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Home office address modern slavery. The number of live police operations has increased since the act became law from 188 police operations in december 2016 to over 1 479 at present. We will send. Duty to notify the home office of suspected victims of modern slavery trafficking in supply chains. This guidance is for businesses and explains how to address and report on modern slavery risks during the coronavirus covid 19 pandemic.
Modern slavery is a barbaric crime that destroys the lives of its victims which is why we introduced the world leading modern slavery act in 2015 and have put in place the modern slavery strategy. Home office data reveals 10 627 potential. 16 october 2018 added link to information about the contacts database for guidance on modern slavery reporting. Victims are unable to leave the situation of exploitation controlled by threats punishment violence coercion and deception.
During the pandemic it is essential that businesses. The number of suspected modern slavery victims in the uk has surged to a record high of more than 10 000 up 52 per cent in a year new figures show. Modern slavery is a serious crime in which individuals are exploited and forced to work without pay. 2018 uk annual report on modern slavery published.
We will send practical guidance including best. Modern slavery victims are being deported to countries where they are at high risk of further exploitation because the home office is relying on a flawed interpretation of evidence lawyers and. A home office spokesperson said. Principles for government action modern slavery and public health.