November 2021
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This conference examined the next steps for tackling modern slavery and current priorities in the context of a range of recent developments - including the Government’s New Plan for Immigration, the Nationality and Borders Bill, and the overhaul of the asylum system - as well as the implications of these developments for addressing modern slavery and supporting victims.
In light of developments in Afghanistan and the Government’s commitment to welcome Afghan refugees as part of the Afghan citizens’ resettlement scheme, discussion was also expected on how immigration and law enforcement officers can work together to support potential victims of modern slavery and offer protection to those seeking refuge.
The conference also followed the recent commitment by the Government to review the 2014 Modern Slavery Strategy to ensure it is able to respond to evolving threats, and took place with the proposal of new due diligence rules from the European Commission expected by the end of the year.
Delegates had the opportunity to consider these developments alongside priorities for tackling modern slavery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, looking at the role industry and business leaders can play in driving best practice and policy.
We are pleased to have been able to include keynote contributions on core issues, including:
- Tackling modern slavery in the wake of the pandemic - from Damian Johnson, Deputy Director, Modern Slavery Unit, Home Office
- Strengthening the UK’s response to modern slavery in international supply chains - from Mark Dearn, Director, Corporate Justice Coalition
Attendees
Our forums are known for attracting strong interest from policymakers and stakeholders. Places were reserved by parliamentary pass-holders from the Green Party, and officials from Academi Wales; the Attorney General's Office; BEIS; the Care Quality Commission; DWP; the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office; HM Courts and Tribunal Service; HMPPS; the Home Office; the Ministry of Justice; the National Crime Agency; the Office of the Director of Labour Market Enforcement; the Office of the Sentencing Council; and the Welsh Government. Representatives who also attended were from Agencia and Medaille Trust; Baker & McKenzie; BAM Nuttall; Berkshire Community Foundation; Black Country Women's Aid; British Council; British Land; Burges Salmon; Change Grow Live; City Hearts; ClwydAlyn Housing; Control Risks; Crisis UK; Drax; FM Conway; Gedling Borough Council; Hextalls Law; Kaplan International; Lewis Silkin; Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Migrant Help; National Museums Liverpool - International Slavery Museum; Newcastle University; Northumbria Police; Nottingham University; Poverty Alleviation Scholarships Foundation; Refugee Action York; RENATE/Mary Ward Loreto; René Cassin; Sir Robert McAlpine; South Wales Police & Crime Commissioners Office; Stella Maris; St Luke's Hospice, Basildon and Thurrock; St Mary's University; The Berkeley Group; The Open University; The Shropshire Group; Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade; Trilateral Research; U-Matter; University of Central Lancashire; University of Liverpool; University of South Wales; Vestey Holdings; West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner; and West Sussex County Council.
Press passes were reserved by representatives from Construction News.
