Modern Slavery
What this lesson covers:
- How big the problem is
- What is the Modern Slavery Act 2015
- Responsibilities
- How to spot the signs and report it
Start Lesson
How big is the problem?
Watch this 60 second video about Modern Slavery and the problem facing the UK and the world.
The global scale of modern slavery
Modern slavery is a global problem. Take a look at the worrying findings
of charities and Non-Governmental Organisations.
Global Slavery Index
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The 2018 Global Slavery Index estimates there are 40.3 million people subject to some form of modern slavery on any given day.
Centre for Social Justice
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According to the Centre for Social Justice, the true number of people
in 21st century slavery in the UK might be in excess of 100,000.
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army, contracted by the Government to support victims of modern slavery saw a 15% increase in support vs the previous year.
The modern slavery act 2015
The government passed the Modern Slavery Act in March 2015, and there are two main offences under this law.
Firstly, slavery or servitude, and forced or compulsory labour.
Secondly, human trafficking, i.e., arranging or facilitating the travel of another person with a view to them being exploited.
The penalties for slavery and trafficking include a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. But the police can also prosecute using other legislation, such as the Proceeds of Crime Act.
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What is modern slavery?
Modern slavery is an international crime - victims can be any gender, nationality or religion. Move through this interaction to explore the major categories of modern slavery.
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Spotting the signs
So how can you spot potential victims? Choose which common signs below you feel could be signs that modern slavery is occuring.
How to report your suspicions
You should always report your suspicions immediately and in confidence to your manager, legal/ compliance officer or someone in authority.
Don't
Don't
Confront or investigate individuals yourself. This could put you and others at risk and may compromise any formal investigation.
Ignore concerns – even if you’re unsure, it’s better to raise them than to stay silent.
Do
Report any concerns immediatly. You should raise any concerns with your manager or any of the Executive Committee.
Someone is forced to work against their will, often for long hours, in awful conditions and for little or no pay. This could happen due to verbal or physical threats being made against them or their families.
Someone is forced to take part in criminal activities under threat. Once they have committed the criminal act, they are more vulnerable to coercion and abuse.
Victims are bought and sold as a commodity and exploited.
Children (under 18s) are recruited, moved or transported to be exploited, forced to work or sold.
Victims are sold or forced into marriage without their consent or against their will. In 2020 the UK Government’s Forced Marriage Unit (FMU) gave advice or support relating to 750 cases of possible forced marriage.
Vulnerable adults are forced to do housework and domestic tasks in private households for little or no pay. They may have their passports removed, or they may be an illegal immigrant, but they are convinced they have no option to leave.
Someone is forced to work to pay back a debt. 'They're promised their freedom once the debt has been paid but this is unlikely to ever happen and the debt may be passed on from generation to generation.
Someone is forced into sex work under the threat of violence or to pay back a debt.
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Transcript
Modern Slavery
What this lesson covers:
Start Lesson
How big is the problem?
Watch this 60 second video about Modern Slavery and the problem facing the UK and the world.
The global scale of modern slavery
Modern slavery is a global problem. Take a look at the worrying findings of charities and Non-Governmental Organisations.
Global Slavery Index
Next card
The 2018 Global Slavery Index estimates there are 40.3 million people subject to some form of modern slavery on any given day.
Centre for Social Justice
Next card
According to the Centre for Social Justice, the true number of people in 21st century slavery in the UK might be in excess of 100,000.
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army, contracted by the Government to support victims of modern slavery saw a 15% increase in support vs the previous year.
The modern slavery act 2015
The government passed the Modern Slavery Act in March 2015, and there are two main offences under this law.
Firstly, slavery or servitude, and forced or compulsory labour.
Secondly, human trafficking, i.e., arranging or facilitating the travel of another person with a view to them being exploited.
The penalties for slavery and trafficking include a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. But the police can also prosecute using other legislation, such as the Proceeds of Crime Act.
Next card
Next card
What is modern slavery?
Modern slavery is an international crime - victims can be any gender, nationality or religion. Move through this interaction to explore the major categories of modern slavery.
Click here
Click here
Click here
Click here
Click here
Click here
Click here
Click here
Spotting the signs
So how can you spot potential victims? Choose which common signs below you feel could be signs that modern slavery is occuring.
How to report your suspicions
You should always report your suspicions immediately and in confidence to your manager, legal/ compliance officer or someone in authority.
Don't
Don't
Confront or investigate individuals yourself. This could put you and others at risk and may compromise any formal investigation.
Ignore concerns – even if you’re unsure, it’s better to raise them than to stay silent.
Do
Report any concerns immediatly. You should raise any concerns with your manager or any of the Executive Committee.
Someone is forced to work against their will, often for long hours, in awful conditions and for little or no pay. This could happen due to verbal or physical threats being made against them or their families.
Someone is forced to take part in criminal activities under threat. Once they have committed the criminal act, they are more vulnerable to coercion and abuse.
Victims are bought and sold as a commodity and exploited.
Children (under 18s) are recruited, moved or transported to be exploited, forced to work or sold.
Victims are sold or forced into marriage without their consent or against their will. In 2020 the UK Government’s Forced Marriage Unit (FMU) gave advice or support relating to 750 cases of possible forced marriage.
Vulnerable adults are forced to do housework and domestic tasks in private households for little or no pay. They may have their passports removed, or they may be an illegal immigrant, but they are convinced they have no option to leave.
Someone is forced to work to pay back a debt. 'They're promised their freedom once the debt has been paid but this is unlikely to ever happen and the debt may be passed on from generation to generation.
Someone is forced into sex work under the threat of violence or to pay back a debt.