Business, human rights and labour exploitation

Research into factors making people vulnerable to exploitation is crucial to stop modern slavery from occurring.

Understanding the needs of people affected by modern slavery is crucial for developing effective systems of support.

Research into legal regulations and best practice for businesses is crucial to ending exploitation in global supply chains.

Research into the best use of the prosecution and enforcement powers and obstacles to their successful use.

Crosscutting area: impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on modern slavery

Modern Slavery & human trafficking focus area

Reducing risks of exploitation in migration

Protecting children from exploitation

Violence against women & girls

Informing the UK public debate on human rights