Reducing risks of exploitation in migration

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Know the Facts: The UK and the ECHR

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

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The Hillsborough Law is a chance to show imaginative political leadership on human rights

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

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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

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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

Modern Slavery & human trafficking

Modern Slavery & human trafficking focus area

Reducing risks of exploitation in migration

Latest

Know the Facts: The UK and the ECHR

The Hillsborough Law is a chance to show imaginative political leadership on human rights

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

Our other research areas

Preventing modern slavery

Understanding survivor needs and enhancing victim support

Modern slavery in business supply chains

The effectiveness of legal enforcement measures

Impact of Covid-19

Modern Slavery & human trafficking

Protecting children from exploitation

Violence against women & girls

Business, human rights and labour exploitation

Human Rights: Informing the UK Debate

Reducing risks of exploitation in migration

Latest

Know the Facts: The UK and the ECHR

The Hillsborough Law is a chance to show imaginative political leadership on human rights

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

Our other research areas

Preventing modern slavery

Understanding survivor needs and enhancing victim support

Modern slavery in business supply chains

The effectiveness of legal enforcement measures

Impact of Covid-19

Modern Slavery & human trafficking

Protecting children from exploitation

Violence against women & girls

Business, human rights and labour exploitation

Human Rights: Informing the UK Debate

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