Modern Slavery and the UK

Committee Corridor

Welcome to a brand new season of Committee Corridor. This time, we turn our attention to what select committees are doing to ensure that human rights of everyone in the UK are protected.

Victims of modern slavery have been found working in homes in the United Kingdom, in our agricultural fields, and in our supply chains. But the UK, once seen as a champion for victims of modern slavery, is now thought to be a bit less of a standard bearer. We’ll hear why.

To discuss what the UK is doing to protect those who are at risk of becoming victims of modern slavery we spoke to Professor Dame Sara Thornton. She was the Government's Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner until April last year, when she completed her three-year term of office. Her role is still vacant.

To hear how select committees are considering this topic, we spoke to @SarahChampionMP, Chair of the International Development Committee, and Labour MP for Rotherham.

As well as @timloughton, the Conservative MP for East Worthing and Shoreham, who sits on the Home Affairs Committee.

Your host for this season is @joannaccherry, the Scottish National Party Member of Parliament for Edinburgh South West, and Chair of the Joint Committee on Human Rights.

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