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As the new Prime Minister sets out his vision for the country, the PEC’s Director Murray Hunt argues that his proven commitment to the Hillsborough families provides an opportunity to show new political leadership on human rights, by demonstrating how they help ordinary folk in their everyday lives.
Published: 1st September 2026
We reflect on work with Scottish Government to embed evidence into the policymaking process
Published: 28th May 2026
What is the European Convention on Human Rights, how does it operate in the UK, and what role do UK courts, Parliament and public authorities play in protecting Convention rights? This explainer sets out the legal foundations of the UK’s relationship with the ECHR, the European Court of Human Rights and the Human Rights Act.
Published: 2nd October 2026
Watch videos, listen to discussions, look at pictures all from our conference discussing a human rights approach to modern slavery
Published: 19th May 2026
Report exploring safehouse provision for survivors of modern slavery.
Published: 11th May 2026
New project examining ways to improve access to compensation for survivors of modern slavery
Published: 7th May 2026
The Modern Slavery PEC's research and policy priorities for 2025-27
Published: 13th October 2025
Online event to discuss ongoing research into readiness to work as a method to prevent re-trafficking.
Published: 28th August 2025
Recording of the lunchtime seminar on identifying child criminal exploitation in Northern Ireland
Published: 4th July 2025
Press release on the research on identifying child criminal exploitation in Northern Ireland
Published: 11th June 2025
Recording of the lunchtime seminar on barriers to prosecutions and convictions under the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
Published: 21st May 2025
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