Thousands of people across the UK are being held in squalor and
undertaking forced labour. Some may be fleeing war zones, others may
have financial problems, but all find dream turns to nightmare as
their life descends into fear, debt and drudgery in exhausting,
ill-paid, dangerous and degrading work, with escape impossible,
forbidden or punished. Combating modern slavery and human
trafficking is one of our highest priorities. We're working with
partners in the UK and around the world to pursue offenders and
safeguard victims.
Modern slavery and human trafficking are two of the most pressing issues facing our world today. They are often referred to as “hidden crimes” because they occur behind closed doors, making it difficult for victims to seek help and for authorities to identify and combat them. to justice.
Modern slavery can be defined as any form of forced labour or servitude that individuals are subjected to against their will. It includes a wide range of practices such as debt bondage, forced marriage, child labour, domestic servitude, and sexual exploitation.
Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery that involves the recruitment or transportation of individuals through force or deception for the purpose of exploitation. This can include sexual exploitation, labour exploitation, organ trafficking, or even being forced into criminal activities like drug smuggling.
