UK banks must be more “vigilant” for modern slavery, after red flags were missed in the biggest modern slavery case ever uncovered in Britain. A senior figure at the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA)
Anti-Slavery Australia is delighted to announce funding of three research grants to drive greater academic anti-slavery inquiry and research. These research grants are part of Anti-Slavery Australia’s strategy to enhance understanding of modern slavery in order
The National Crime Agency (NCA) is investigating companies that supply the fast-fashion giant Boohoo on suspicion of money laundering and VAT fraud. Britain’s crime-fighting agency is looking into the Leicester textile industry, which plays a
The Department of Justice has launched a public consultation on a draft 2021/22 Modern Slavery Strategy for Northern Ireland. The aim of the strategy is to equip Northern Ireland to eradicate modern slavery through a
Hertsmere Borough Council has signed a pledge indicating slavery will not be tolerated in the borough. In conjunction with UK Anti-Slavery Day on October 18, the council has signed a pledge to the national Charter
The government is introducing powerful new measures to strengthen the landmark Modern Slavery Act 2015 and ensure that large businesses and public bodies tackle modern slavery risks in supply chains. In a world first, public
A Kuwait court has rejected Laxmipur-2 lawmaker Shahid Islam Papul’s plea for release after the hearing of a case accusing him of human trafficking, money laundering, bribing and threatening the state security. Kuwait’s Criminal Court
The coronavirus pandemic is complicating the task of rooting out modern slavery by making it impossible for companies or investors to visit factory floors in many countries, adding to the challenges of addressing supply-chain risks.
Speedo International will investigate a report of possible human rights violations by its Indian partner Page Industries, which Norway’s wealth fund dropped from its portfolio this week, the United Kingdom-based swimwear maker told Reuters. Norway’s $1
Aldi Australia has identified a number of high risk areas in its supply chain including in local fresh produce and internationally-produced goods such as cocoa, coffee and tea. On Friday, the discount grocery became the
On Monday, a Samoan chief named Joseph Auga Matamata was sentenced to 11 years in jail for 10 counts of human trafficking and 13 counts of dealing in slaves — the first case in New
The United States on Monday announced sanctions against a new group of Chinese companies for alleged involvement in human rights violations in China’s Xinjiang region, accusing the firms of supporting a “campaign of repression” against
