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Modern Slavery & human trafficking

Modern Slavery and human trafficking research area

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Lunchtime seminar: Readiness to work as prevention of re-trafficking

Online event discussing new research on readiness to work as prevention of re-trafficking

Published: 12th June 2026

Preventing trafficking, exploitation and slavery in Scotland: a reflection on working with policy and using evidence for impact

We reflect on work with Scottish Government to embed evidence into the policymaking process

Published: 28th May 2026

Watch back: Conference discussing a human rights approach to modern slavery

Watch videos, listen to discussions, look at pictures all from our conference discussing a human rights approach to modern slavery

Published: 19th May 2026

Our other research areas

Preventing modern slavery

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

Understanding survivor needs and enhancing victim support

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

Modern slavery in business supply chains

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

The effectiveness of legal enforcement measures

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

Impact of Covid-19

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

Reducing risks of exploitation in migration

Reducing risks of exploitation in migration

Protecting children from exploitation

Protecting children from exploitation

Violence against women & girls

Violence against women & girls

Business, human rights and labour exploitation

Business, human rights and labour exploitation

Informing the UK public debate on human rights

Informing the UK public debate on human rights