Our new 2022 Annual Assessment on #modernslavery trends is OUT NOW, revealing a record-breaking 7,315 calls for help made to the Helpline in 2022 – an increase of 16% compared to the previous year. Read the full list of trends here: bit.ly/42NUgxc

The care sector has always been an area of concern because of the use of temporary labour and the levels of low pay. In 2022, the number of potential victims in the care sector indicated at our Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline rose by 1,024%. theguardian.com/world/2023/may…

Interesting variety of topics at today’s St Mary's University #modernslavery conference. Good to see wider #data research echoing experiences. Thanks Dr Ella Cockbain @AliciaHeys @AndreaNicholso9 (and others). Findings are a bit depressing. We have more work to do!

Clear report that the #IllegalMigrationBill is unlawful. Is the list of Fundamental British Values to be edited to remove the rule of law?

📢#HIRING We’re looking for a new Helpline Advisor to join our highly skilled team to answer calls, provide advice & resources & support the overall running of our Helpline. More info at: bit.ly/43oE1rp Deadline 2 July. Part-time opt available. #vacancy #modernslavery

Timely recommendations for UK given #IllegalMigrationBill would make areas worse. Agree re NRM wait times, penalties for traffickers, appointment of Commissioner, non-punishment for acts due to trafficking, right to work in NRM, monetary remedies.

Brilliant work. Great news. We must remove unreasonable obstacles for #ModernSlavery victims seeking identification and services

The Court of Appeal recognised deficiencies around the short cut process which was challenged by Asylum Aid , represented by Tessa Gregory, Carolin Ott and Stephanie Hill.

Migration bill: Government suffers series of defeats in Lords - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politi…

1/ Yesterday amendments to the #IllegalMigrationBill were voted down in the House of Commons. As it stands, the bill will tear apart the UK's protection for #modernslavery and #HumanTrafficking victims and aid criminal traffickers. The bill heads now for parliamentary ping-pong.

“The law is an effective green light for traffickers to carry on doing what they are doing, as it focuses on the victims of trafficking and not the perpetrators. Modern slavery is a crime; being a victim of modern slavery is not.” #modernslavery cips.org/supply-managem…

Let’s hope more Conservatives MPs vote with Theresa May this evening in parliament and overturn the “draconian” measures in the #IllegalMigrationBill that will penalise victims of the crime of #modernslavery and have traffickers rejoicing independent.co.uk/news/uk/politi…

UK Illegal Migration Bill, which just passed, is at variance with the UK's obligations under intl human rights & refugee law and will have profound consequences for people in need of intl protection, Volker Türk & Filippo Grandi warn. ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

Thanks to The Centre for Social Justice and Justice and Care for hosting such an honest conversation with Jess Phillips MP today. Sobering to reflect on the gaps and process needed within the UK #modernslavery response. It is critical that we keep our focus.

Thanks Garden Court Chambers for this informative session last night. As current legislation and practice run afoul of international law and/or is highly problematic for survivors, individual challenges are critical towards systemic reform.

Breaking News: Today, in an application for generic relief, Swift J prohibits the Home Secretary from taking any decision to disqualify any person pursuant to s.63(1) of the NBA 2022, without assessing risk of re-trafficking. More to follow. theguardian.com/politics/2023/…