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Anti-Slavery in Domestic Legislation

Drawing on Forced Marriage - Teaching tough topics through comics

Voices Survivor Narratives for UK Policy and Practice Report

Integrating Policies Addressing Modern Slavery and Climate Change - Full Report

Integrating Policies Addressing Modern Slavery and Climate Change - Research Summary

Integrating Policies Addressing Modern Slavery and Climate Change - Annexes

Honour Based Abuse:Perspectives from Lived Experience - Zine

Prevention and Identification of Children and Young Adults Experiencing, or at Risk of, Modern Slavery in the UK - Report

Agriculture and Modern Slavery Act Reporting

Modern Slavery Risk Assessment and Due Diligence: Creating a Group Action Plan

Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking in South America Report

Briefing 1 Portuguese - Modern slavery and human trafficking in South America

Briefing 2 Portuguese - Modern slavery and human trafficking in South America

Briefing 3 Portuguese - Modern slavery and human trafficking in South America

Briefing 1 Spanish - Modern slavery and human trafficking in South America

Briefing 2 Spanish - Modern slavery and human trafficking in South America

Briefing 3 Spanish - Modern slavery and human trafficking in South America

Making Xinjiang Sanctions Work - Final Report

Making Xinjiang Sanctions Work - Complete Policy Brief series

Briefing: NRM Training Needs 

Pathways to Liberation

Human Trafficking Awareness Tool for Humanitarian Agencies in Post-Disaster Crises 

Legal and Institutional Responses to the Online Sexual Exploitation of Children - The United Kingdom country case study

Legal and Institutional Responses to the Online Sexual Exploitation of Children - The Philippines country case study

Legal and Institutional Responses to the Online Sexual Exploitation of Children - The Netherlands country case study 

Legal and Institutional Responses to the Online Sexual Exploitation of Children - Norway case study 

Investigation into Financial Transactions used in the Online Sexual Exploitation of Children 

Payment Methods and Investigation of Financial Transactions in Online Sexual Exploitation of Children Cases

Online Sexual Exploitation of Children

Establishing Modern Slavery Risk Assessment and Due Diligence in Adult Social Care- A Commissioning Officer's Guide

Exploring the Nature of Labour Exploitation among Domestic Workers in the UK 

Briefing: How do we ensure domestic workers in the UK enjoy the same labour and employment rights as other workers

Briefing: Adult Social Care Guidance

Combatting the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children and Adolescents in Brazil 

Briefing: Homelessness and Modern Slavery

Full report: Scale of Harm - Estimating the Prevalence of Trafficking to Produce Child Sexual Exploitation Material in the Philippines

Summary report: Scale of Harm - Estimating the Prevalence of Trafficking to Produce Child Sexual Exploitation Material in the Philippines

Rights Lab - Response to the UK international development white paper: call for evidence 

Slavery and Trafficking Risk and Prevention Orders

Climate Change, Migration and Human Trafficking

Perinatal Support Project Evaluation Phase 1: Project review, Spring 2022 – for Hestia and Happy Baby Community

Perinatal Support Project Evaluation Phase 2: Lived-experience testimonies, Final Report Spring 2023 – for Hestia and Happy Baby Community

Addressing the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children and Adolescents in Brazil, Final executive report (English)

Addressing the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children and Adolescents in Brazil, Final executive report (Portuguese)

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Publicly- Funded Modern Slavery Research in the UK 

Briefing: The Forced Marriage Unit’s 2022 Statistics

Updated Quick Reference Guide – UK Government modern slavery commitments in the Nationality & Borders Act

House of Lords 2nd Reading Briefing: Assessing the Potential Impact of the Illegal Migration Bill on Victims of Modern Slavery

Foresight DRM: Disaster Mapping Hackathon

Evidence Submission: Home Affairs Committee Inquiry into Human Trafficking

 A Set of Briefings for the Development of a Welsh Modern Slavery Research Agenda

Evidence Submission: JCHR Inquiry on the Human Rights of Asylum Seekers in the UK

Evidence Submission: Trafficking in Persons and Protection of Refugees, Stateless Persons and Internally Displaced Persons

Evidence Submission: Use of Technology in Facilitating and Preventing Contemporary Forms of Slavery

Briefing: Assessing the Potential Impact of the Illegal Migration Bill on Victims of Modern Slavery 

Briefing: The commercial sexual exploitation of children in Recife: How young people experience support services 

Portuguese Briefing: The commercial sexual exploitation of children in Recife: How young people experience support services 

Briefing: Developing plans to address sexual violence against children and adolescents in Brazil 

Portuguese Briefing: Developing plans to address sexual violence against children and adolescents in Brazil 

Briefing: The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on children and adolescents in Brazil 

Portuguese Briefing: The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on children and adolescents in Brazil 

From Evidence to Action

Homes for Ukraine: learnings to inform and shape future hosting schemes - Full Report

Homes for Ukraine: learnings to inform and shape future hosting schemes - Executive Summary

Briefing: Mounting Crisis: How Perpetrators are Exploiting the Current Situation in Ethiopia and Sudan for profit 

Research to Action RTA report (ILO)

Changing the Path - A systems-based analysis of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on human trafficking in two border districts of Nepal

Briefing: Restating the case for a Single Enforcement Body

Restating the case for a Single Enforcement Body

Modern Slavery Core Outcome Set Project Report 

Briefing: Sex Trafficking of Men and Boys

Adolescents Vulnerable to Forced Marriage: evidence to the Public Accounts Committee?

La reforma de los delitos de nueva esclavitud: una propuesta de lege ferenda 

Where will I live? Hosting as an accommodation option for modern slavery survivors

Quick Reference Guide – UK Government modern slavery commitments in the Nationality & Borders Act

Confirmations, Commitments & Concerns - How will Part 5 of the Nationality and Borders Act on Modern Slavery be enacted?

Full report: Addressing modern slavery in long and complex supply chains. Assessing understandings of effective supply chain governance

Research Summary: Addressing modern slavery in long and complex supply chains. Assessing understandings of effective supply chain governance

Briefing: Survey on Support for Survivors of Human Trafficking in Uganda

Survey Report: Care and Support for Survivors of Human Trafficking in Uganda

FOI Request – Small Boat Crossings & Modern Slavery Referrals 

Modern Slavery Bill: Strengthening Transparency in Supply Chains (TISC)

Analysing Calls to UK Forced Marriage Helplines

Cryptocurrency and Combatting Modern Slavery in the Financial Sector

Briefing: Live-in, Migrant Care Worker Vulnerability to Modern Slavery

The Vulnerability of Paid Migrant Live-in Care Workers in London to Modern Slavery

Mapping Forced Marriage Risk in Nottinghamshire

Fashioning a Beautiful Future? Supporting Workers and Addressing Labour Exploitation in Leicester’s Textile and Garment Industry

Evidence Submission: Director of Labour Market Enforcement Strategy 2023-24

External Policy Tools to Address Modern Slavery and Forced Labour

Briefing: Ending Encryption - Potential Implications on Human Trafficking

Letting Exploitation off the Hook? Evidencing labour abuses in UK fishing

Impact of Covid-19 Lockdowns on Practitioners: Findings from Initial Qualitative Interviews

Briefing 1: The exploitation of Moldovan diaspora in the UK - exploratory research into the circumstances and nature of Moldovan exploitation in the UK. 

Briefing 2: The exploitation of Moldovan Diaspora in the UK - findings from interviews with Moldovan diaspora residing in the UK.

Afghanistan Case Study 

The impact of Covid-19 and Covid-Related Restrictions on Forced Marriage: Data Report

What We Know Now: The Impact of Covid-19 and Covid-related restrictions on people vulnerable to, or already experiencing, forced marriage in the UK

Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines drug distribution: Understanding the impact of Covid-19

The Energy of Freedom?: Solar Energy, Modern Slavery and the Just Transition (Full report)

Briefing: The Energy of Freedom

Nationality and Borders Bill: Briefing for the House of Commons

Child Sexual Exploitation Policy and Practices Study: Bangladesh and India Legal and Policy Compendium

Submission to Foreign Affairs Committee Call for Evidence on UK Policy Towards Afghanistan: What are the humanitarian and human rights implications of the Taliban takeover?

Briefing on the intersection between cognitive impairments and exploitation in Nottingham

Intersections between exploitation and cognitive impairment
: An exploratory study in Nottingham, UK (full report)

Briefing for Peers on Nationality and Borders Bill: Concerns about Part 5 on Modern Slavery (March 2022)

Briefing on Nationality and Borders Bill
: Concerns about Part 5, Modern Slavery (January 2022)

Consideration Paper Nationality and Borders Bill: Part 5 - Modern Slavery  

Re-trafficking - The current state of play: Research Report with the UK Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner 

Briefing on Covid-19 and Forced Marriage: India Cases for the UK Forced Marriage Unit 

Briefing on Responding to COP26 at the Rights Lab: Outcomes of the COP26 Glasgow Climate Pact 

Briefing on Modern Slavery in the Nationality and Borders Bill: Executive Summary 

Report on Forced Labour in the Malaysian Medical Gloves Supply Chain before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Evidence, Scale and Solutions 

Impact of Covid-19 on Calls to the Forced Marriage Unit: Rapid Evidence Review 

Briefing on Somalia Case Study: Research Findings 

Briefing on Bangladesh Case Study: Research Findings 

Report on Afghanistan Prospects and Challenges: Policy Report 

Briefing on Evidencing COP26 at the Rights Lab: Exploring work from across the Rights Lab 

Briefing on Strengthening International Response to Alleged Xinjiang Forced Labour: An Overview 

Report on Modern Slavery: What Can Small Businesses Do: A Guide 

Briefing on Pakistan Case Study : Research Findings 

Learning About Labour Rights: Evaluation of the Skills and Education Group Level 1 Award in Workers' Rights and Labour Exploitation

Commercial Sexual Exploitation Policy and Practices in Bangladesh and India:Summary for Practitioners

BRIEFING: Impact of Covid-19 on Forced Marriage: Update on Initial Findings

Modern Slavery Environmental Degredation and Climate Change: Roundtable Report

Briefing on Pathways for Addressing the Nexus between Modern Slavery, Environmental Degradation and Climate Change: Roadmap recommendations

Briefing on Forced Sexual Exploitation of Cisgender Males and Transgender Individuals: Initial Findings

Briefing on SMEs and Modern Slavery: Preliminary Survey Findings on Actions Taken by SMEs to Tackle Modern Slavery

Briefing on A Problem Profile for Modern Slavery in Nottinghamshire: Collaborative Approach to Improving Local Understanding of Modern Slavery

Briefing on Developing a Localised Problem Profile for Modern Slavery: A Guide to Why and How

Report on the Problem of Sports Trafficking with an Agenda for Future Investigation and Action

Report on Implications of Covid-19 for Modern Slavery Challenges in Supply Chain Management

Briefing on responding to Alleged Forced Labour in Xinjiang: Findings from a Database Version 2.0

Report on Local Government Authority Modern Slavery Assurance Guidance: Guidance Relating to Construction Procurement and Modern Slavery Due Diligence

Briefing on the Impact of Covid-19 on Call Handlers Tackling Karma Nirvana's National Forced Marriage Helpline: Rapid Evidence Review

Briefing on Forced Marriage and Covid-19: Initial Analysis of Forced Marriage Protection Orders: Rapid Evidence Review

Report on the Impact of Covid-19 on Romanian and Bulgarian Workers in UK Agriculture 

Report on Building resilience against exploitation in Senegal in the context of Covid-19 (French version) 

Report on Building Resilience Against Exploitation in Senegal in the Context of Covid-19

Building Resilience against Exploitation in Senegal and Kenya in the Context of Covid-19

Summary of Key Themes

Building Resilience against Exploitation in Senegal and Kenya in the Context of Covid-19 (French version): Summary of Key Themes (French Version)

Report on Building resilience against exploitation in Kenya in the context of Covid-19

Report on The Slavery-Free Campus: A Blueprint for University Action Against Modern Slavery

Report on EU Law. Global Impact.: Potential Impact of Human Rights Due Diligence Laws on Labour Exploitation and Forced Labour 

Briefing on EU Law. Global Impact: Considering the Potential Impact of Human Rights Due Diligence Laws on Labour Exploitation and Forced Labour

Report on Risks for Victims and Survivors of Forced Marriage:Research Findings on International Travel Restrictions and Quarantine

Briefing on Covid-19, Vulnerability and the Safeguarding of Criminally Exploited Children: Findings from Safeguarding Professionals across England

Briefing on Responding to Alleged Forced Labour in Xinjiang:Findings from a New Database of Country Responses

Report on Disposable Workers? Experiences of Work in Road Freight Transport and Warehousing 

Briefing on Impacts and Ongoing Risks of Covid-19 (USA): Reflections and Insights from Survivors and Support Organisations in the USA

Summary report on Disposable Workers? Experiences of Work in Road Freight Transport and Warehousing 

Report on Global Cities Free of Slavery: Covid-19 Impact Analysis

Report on the Impact of Covid-19 on Human Trafficking in Sudan: A Case Study of Transition (Project Report)

Workshop Report on Global Cities Free of Slavery: Brazil 

Briefing on the Benefits and the Barriers to Accessing Employment: Considerations for Survivors of Modern Slavery 

Report on Access to Legal Advice and Representation for Survivors of Modern Slavery: Research Report with the University of Liverpool and ATLEU

Report on the Benefits and the Barriers to Accessing Employment: Considerations for Survivors of Modern Slavery

Briefing on Impacts and Ongoing Risks of Covid-19: Reflections & Insights from Survivors & Support Organisations in the UK

Response to the New Plan for Immigration:Submission to the UK Government's Consultation

Report on understanding the Working Conditions of Western & Central Pacific Ocean Fisheries Observers: A Baseline Survey

Briefing on the Impact of Covid-19 on Calls to National Forced Marriage Helplines: Initial Findings

Report on the Top 20 Source Countries for Modern Slavery in the UK: A Comparative Study of Top Source Countries for Modern Slavery Victims in the UK

Report on the Lived Realities of Sustained Liberation: An Evaluation of Survivor Experiences in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, India

Briefing (International) on : Top 20 Source Countries:Summary for Internationally-Focused Actors on the Top Source Countries for Modern Slavery in the UK 

Briefing on Amplifying Survivor Voice in Research Recommendations: Addressing Risks & Impacts of Covid-19 for Survivors of Trafficking in the USA 

Briefing on Risks & Impacts of Covid-19 for Modern Slavery Survivors in the USA: A Summary of Key Themes

Briefing on Integrated and Indivisible:The Sustainable Development Agenda of Modern Slavery Survivor Narratives

Risks, Impacts and Mitigating Responses of Covid-19 for Modern Slavery Survivors in the UK and the USA: Rapid Evidence Review

Briefing on Evaluating the Buddying Scheme:Assessing the Efficacy of a Pilot Scheme to Pair Rights Lab Researchers with Home Office Policy Officials

Briefing on Covid-19 and Modern Slavery Risk in English Social Care: Understanding the Increased Risk of Exploitative Labour Practices

Briefing on Addressing Modern Slavery through Climate Change Mitigation: Exploring the Nexus between Modern Slavery, Deforestation and Climate Change

Briefing on Measuring Modern Slavery: Moving Beyond Prevalence

Briefing on Brexit and Modern Slavery: The Impact of Brexit on UK Legal Frameworks to Tackle Modern Slavery

Briefing on Combatting Human Trafficking: What Do We Know About What Works 

Briefing on Islamic States Use of Enslavement:Systematic Enslavement as a Tactic of War

Briefing on Agriculture and Modern Slavery Act Reporting:Briefing for the UK Government 

Briefing on Agriculture and Modern Slavery Act Reporting: Briefing for Businesses

Briefing on Modern Slavery Risk in Adult Social Care: Assessing Care-Worker Vulnerability to Exploitation

Briefing on Modern Slavery in Local Media: How Local Media Reports on Modern Slavery

Briefing on Modern Slavery Policy and Practice:Addressing the Implementation Gap Between Modern Slavery Policy and Practice

Briefing on Tackling Slavery in Brazilian-UK Beef and Timber Supply Chains: Lessons Learned from Efforts to Tackle Slavery in Brazilian- UK Beef and Timber Supply Chains 

Briefing on Survivor Definitions of Slavery: Examining the Policy Implications of a Survivor-Centred and Survivor- Informed Approach to Defining Slavery

Report on Going Places: Journeys to Recovery:A Study on the Benefits of Funded Travel for Modern Slavery Survivors

The Nexus between Forced Displacement and Contemporary Forms of Slavery: Evidence Submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Slavery

Report on Impact of Covid-19 of Modern Slavery in Sudan:Emerging Findings

Briefing on Risks & Impacts of Covid-19 for Modern Slavery Survivors in the UK:A Summary of Key Themes

Report on Campaigning for Change:The Coop's Approach to Tackling Modern Slavery and Supporting Victims 

Anti-Slavery Strategic Communications During Covid-19: Monitoring Twitter Communications January – September 2020 

Briefing on Policing County Lines During Covid-19: Emerging Findings

Impact of Covid-19 on Modern Slavery Survivors in the UK & USA:Preliminary Survey Findings

Assessing the Impact of Modern Slavery Guidance for Procurement in UK Construction: Evaluation of Supply Chain Sustainability School

Markets Evidence Review: A Review of Evidence on Policy and Interventions in the Context of Markets

Justice Evidence Review: A Review of Evidence on Policy and Interventions in the Context of Justice

Crisis Evidence Review: A Review of Evidence on Policy and Interventions in the Context of Crisis

County lines: Online Harms During the Pandemic: Submission to the Home Affairs Committee Call for Evidence

Survivor Alliance, An Appreciative Inquiry: Understanding the Organisation's Influence, Impact and Work to Date

Report on Beyond the Walls: Microdata on Domestic Workers in North East India

Report on Corporate Visuals and the Representation of Labour: How Corporations Represent their Workers

BRIEFING: Funded Public Transport: Findings of a Project Evaluating Benefits of Funded Public Transport for Modern Slavery Survivors

Research Methods Briefing #2:Insight Tiles 

Research Methods Briefing #1: Remote Sensing

Covid and Modern Slavery:A Research Response by the Rights Lab 

Briefing on the Impact of Covid-19 on Child Criminal Exploitation: Emerging Findings

Report on Social Progress and Responsible Business Practice: A Study on Outland Denim's Cut and Sew Facility in Cambodia

Report on Partnerships for Freedom: Improving Multi-Agency Collaboration on Modern Slavery

Report on Care Workers and Covid 19: Assessing the Vulnerability of Care-Workers in England 

Report on Bradford Council Modern Slavery Risk in Procurement:Analysis Undertaken for Bradford Council on the Risk of Modern Slavery in their Supply Chains

Protecting Human Rghts & Covid: Response to Joint Questionnaire of Special Procedures with a Focus on Contemporary Forms of Slavery and Related Exploitation

Resilience Workbook: A Resource for Survivors of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking

Report on Brexit and Modern Slavery:Brexit and Modern Slavery Impacts on the UK's Legal Frameworks for Workers in Supply Chains 

The Clewer Initiative: An Appreciative Inquiry:Impact Report on the Church of England's Anti-Slavery Project

Analysis of procurement data for the risk of trafficking in human beings:Pilot project for the OSCE Mission to Serbia

Submission to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee:Labour in the Food Supply Chain 

The Impact of Covid -19 on Business and Workers: Industries at High Risk of Modern Slavery:Submission to the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee 

Submission to the Joint Committee on Human Rights and Modern Slavery:Covid-19, Human Rights and Modern Slavery 

Submission to the Joint Committee on Human Rights and Forced Marriage:Covid-19, Human Rights and Forced Marriage 

Submission to the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology:Responses to Survey on Covid-19 Outbreak 

Guidance for Policy Makers:Survivor Involvement in Anti-Slavery Policy Making 

EU Agency for Fundamental Rights Report:Protecting Migrant Workers from Exploitation in the EU 

Protecting Child Domestic Workers in Tanzania: Evaluating the Scalability and Impact of the Drafting and Adoption of Local District Bylaws 

10 Top Tips About Working with Faith Communities:10 Top Tips, Produced for the Anti-Slavery Partnership Toolkit 

Report on Antislavery Legislation: Findings of New Antislavery Legislation Database 

Briefing on Antislavery Legislation:Briefing and Recommendations for Stakeholders on New Database 

Labour Market Enforcement Strategy:Response to the Call to Inform the Labour Market Enforcement Strategy 2020-21 

Briefing on the Slavery-Free Campus:  Recommendations for University Action Against Modern Slavery

Report on Painting Toward Freedom:The Power of Murals and Street Art for Modern Antislavery

Report on Photographing Modern Slavery:Recommendations for Responsible Practice

Report on Voices:Ideas for Using Survivor Testimony in Antislavery Work

Report on Labour Market Enforcement Strategy: Response to the Call to Inform the Labour Market Enforcement Strategy 

Report on Modern Slavery in Cotton Supply Chains: Assessment of Potential Corporate Responses to the Risk in Egyptian Cotton Supply Chains

Report on Agriculture and Modern Slavery Act Reporting: Increasing Engagement but Poor Quality from a High Risk Sector

Supply Chain Consultation: Submission to the Government of Canada

Sustainability of the Fashion Industry: Submission to the Environmental Audit Committee Inquiry

Support for Victims of Modern Slavery: Submission to the DWP Select Committee Inquiry 

Report for Survivor Alliance on the Role of Survivors: Report for Survivor Alliance about the Historical Antislavery Movement 

Hand Car Washes Inquiry: Submission to the Environmental Audit Committee

Evidence on Modern Slavery: Submission to the Home Affairs Committee Call for Evidence

Adult Social Care Procurement: Evaluating the Modern Slavery Risks in the UK 

Access to Justice and Remedy:Submission to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Slavery 

Inquiry into Establishing a Modern Slavery Act in Australia: Submission to the Foreign Affairs and Aid Sub-Committee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade 

Evaluation report of the Labour Exploitation, Education and Awareness Project delivered by the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority to Boston College: Report on a Pilot Education and Awareness Project 

Report on Hand Car Washes : Labour Exploitation in the UK Hand Car Wash Sector 

Report on the Modern Slavery Victim Support Bill:A Cost Benefit Analysis 

Addressing Tomorrow's Slavery Today:Submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Slavery

Briefing on Antislavery Policies and Investments within Development:Briefing Paper for the Norwegian Government

Code 8.7 Conference Report: Papers from the February 2019 Conference

Report on the Clewer Iniative's Safe Car Wash App

Report on Tackling Slavery in Supply Chains:Lessons from Brazilian-UK Beef and Timber

PFRA Report on Protecting Migrant Workers from Exploitation in the EU: Boosting Workplace Inspections

Report on Modern Slavery, Environmental Destruction and Climate Change: Fisheries, Field, Forests and Factories 

Report on Anti-Slavery Partnerships in the UK:Collaborating for Freedom

Report on Measuring Success in Anti-Slavery Partnerships: Building the Evidence Base Through Action Research 

Report on Modern Slavery Act and Agriculture: Agriculture and Modern Slavery Act Reporting: Poor Performance Despite High Risks 

Survey Report on Modern Slavery Research Survey: the UK Picture 

PaCCs Policy Briefing: Modern Slavery Meaning and Measurement: New Approaches

Anti-Slavery Performance Management: A Short Guide to Performance Management for Local Anti-Slavery Partnerships

  

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