The number of suspected modern slavery victims identified in the uk has fallen for the first time in four years due to the coronavirus pandemic the home office has said.
Home office modern slavery covid 19. On april 20 2020 the uk home office published the guidance on modern slavery reporting during the coronavirus covid 19 pandemic. Not surprisingly the guidance indicates that businesses still will need to report on the actions they have taken to address modern slavery during the covid 19 pandemic. During the pandemic it is essential that businesses. On april 20 the u k.
The covid 19 pandemic means new dangers are facing those kept in slavery and servitude and could have serious impacts on modern slavery in the uk. News uk home news sex trafficking victim with lung condition refused safe house accommodation during coronavirus lockdown says lawyer. This guidance is for businesses and explains how to address and report on modern slavery risks during the coronavirus covid 19 pandemic. Campaigners call on home office to urgently establish.
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. Home office data reveals 10 627 potential. This guidance acknowledges the challenges that the pandemic presents to businesses and their ability to publish their modern slavery statements within the usual reporting. This page provides guidance for businesses specifically about addressing and reporting on modern slavery risks during the.
Modern slavery is a harmful and hidden crime and its victims may be especially isolated and hidden from view during the covid 19 outbreak. There is little doubt that the activity of gang masters and exploiters will continue but in a world of restricted movement what where and how they operate will change. Covid 19 and modern slavery. However help and support is available for victims of modern slavery.
Modern slavery reporting during the coronavirus covid 19 pandemic. Delays in modern day slavery reporting.