What Next for the Modern Slavery Act? | In Conversation with Kevin Hyland OBE

In July 2018 the Home Office announced plans to launch an independent review of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 to ensure the world-first legislation keeps in step with this crime.

The Modern Slavery Act, which is the first of its kind in the world, has helped to transform the UK’s response to modern slavery on a national and international scale by providing police and law enforcement agencies with the powers they need to bring perpetrators to justice and enhancing the protection given to victims. It has led to a significant uplift in law enforcement activity against the criminals behind this vile crime, with more than 600 live investigations currently taking place.

However, recent reports indicate the nature of the crime is evolving. Each instance of the crime is estimated to cost around £330,000, including the cost of support, lost earnings and law enforcement but most significantly the physical and emotional harms suffered by individuals, who are often exploited over months and sometimes years.

Join us for an exclusive lunchtime talk by Kevin Hyland OBE as he discusses the next steps for the Modern Slavery Act. The event will be chaired by award winning journalist Louise Hulland.