Raising awareness of modern slavery this modern slavery awareness booklet provides an up to date easy to read resource setting out some of the key facts about modern slavery.
Home office modern slavery unit. Modern slavery coordination unit in recognition that crimes of slavery human trafficking and exploitation were growing in greater manchester the multi agency modern slavery coordination unit was launched as a trial as part of programme challenger in 2015. The home office have published updated statutory guidance under section 49 1 of the modern slavery act 2015. 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. Modern slavery victims are being left unable to feed themselves and are at risk of being re exploited because the home office is cutting their financial and welfare support during the coronavirus.
This guidance will cover indicators that a person may be a victim of modern slavery the support available to potential victims and victims and the decision making process for determining if someone is a victim. The modern slavery act 2015 gives law enforcement agencies the tools to tackle modern slavery including a maximum life sentences for perpetrators and enhanced protection for victims. A dtn is also sent to the police to help them. The home secretary announced earlier this month that a new modern slavery unit had been established in the home office to ensure a co ordinated approach and the operation of the national referral.
Added link to information about how to claim a subsistence rates back payment for potential victims of modern slavery. About this guidance introduction to modern slavery the best idea is to think of the victim in terms of rehabilitation and work towards it. Please report to your local police on 101 or to the modern slavery helpline on 08000 121 700. For enquiries for the modern slavery human trafficking unit mshtu including referrals to the national referral mechanism and operational tactical advice on any human trafficking related matter please complete the.
Designated organisations in england and wales have a duty to notify dtn the home office when they encounter a potential victim of modern slavery. 18 october 2018 2018 uk annual report on modern slavery published.