The modern slavery act 2015 gives law enforcement agencies the tools to tackle modern slavery including maximum life sentences for perpetrators and enhanced protection for victims the number of live police operations has increased thanks to the provisions under the act from 188 police operations in december 2016 to at least 1 810 in february 2020.
Home office modern slavery training. The impact can be devastating for the victims. The training is suitable for travel industry staff or anyone with an interest in stopping modern slavery. The home office guide at section 2 provides an overview of the main facts on. The scale of modern slavery in the uk is significant.
The home office has estimated that in 2013 there were between 10 000 and 13 000 potential victims of modern slavery in the uk. It includes slavery servitude forced and compulsory labour and human trafficking. Throughout the uk many different organisations are working hard to prevent slavery promote identification of victims provide support services to survivors and ensure that slavery cannot flourish. A home office spokesperson said.
Growing awareness of modern slavery and better training for first responders has improved the way this abuse is tackled and led to more referrals of potential. Modern slavery crimes are being committed across the country and there have been year on year increases in the number of victims identified. Home office leaves modern slavery victim in limbo for five years. On 31 july 2014 the home office launched a modern slavery marketing campaign to raise awareness that slavery exists in the uk.
Partnership is essential to effective action against modern slavery. Modern slavery is a heinous and often hidden crime. Home office country policy and information notes designed to inform caseworkers about the human rights situation in. This guidance is intended as a resource providing clear and up to date information on the key.