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We strive for a world where people are protected from modern slavery by effective, evidence-based policies.

About us

The Modern Slavery PEC was created to enhance understanding of modern slavery and transform the effectiveness of laws and policies designed to prevent it.

Our research areas

Preventing modern slavery

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Understanding survivor needs and enhancing victim support

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Modern slavery in business supply chains

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The effectiveness of legal enforcement measures

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Our strategy

The strategy for the Modern Slavery PEC 2021-24.

Call for research: prevention

Targeted rapid research call: assessing the potential of interventions to prevent modern slavery in the UK.

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Covid 19: conditions of migrant workers in UK agriculture slip

Research finds the pandemic Romanian and Bulgarian workers became vulnerable to exploitation

Published: 12th July 2021

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Covid-19: Forced labour indicators in Malaysian medical glove industry worsened

Report uncovers widespread exploitation in the industry supplying PPE to the NHS

Published: 29th June 2021

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Report: data for investor action on modern slavery

New report lays groundwork for developing data solutions for investors to help address modern slavery.

Published: 14th June 2021

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"We’re working to achieve a world where people are protected from exploitation in modern slavery by forward thinking, effective and evidence-based laws and policies." One more shout out for @alex_balch's blog for @UKRI_News @ahrcpress: https://t.co/K3PSySU7NI
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RT @ahrcpress: On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Director of @SlaveryPEC Alex Balch describes the centre's work to tackle moder…

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