Importance of monitoring staff and colleagues for indications of modern slavery, people trafficking and signs of exploitation

Question 1

What is modern slavery?

Answer 1

the explotation of individuals for personal or commercial gain. It is a serious crime that violates the human rights of victims. It covers human trafficking, slavery, servitude and forced or complusory labour. It victims are defined by the Slavery and Human Trafficking regulations 2022.

Question 2

What must employers and stakeholder in the land-based sector be aware of?

Answer 2

the risk of coercion and exploitation among workers, reffered to as modern slavery.

Question 3

what is some evidance of an individual being a victim of modern slavery?

Answer 3

• Restricted freedom
• Behaviour (stealing food, etc)
• Working conditions
• Accomodation
• Finances
• Appearance

Question 4

how can employers help to protect their workers from modern slavery?

Answer 4

• make sure they are aware of their legal rights associated with the role and contractual terms and conditions
• Continually monitor their workforce to ensure they are not being exploited

Question 5

Who can employers report modern slavery to?

Answer 5

• the police
• the Gangmaster and Labour abuse authority
• the modern slavery and explotation helpline
• the HSE

Question 6

What does the modern slavery act 2015 ensure?

Answer 6

That all police forces and LAs, as well as anyother authorities have a duty to notify the home office of anyone they believe is a suspected victim of human trafficking or modern slavery.

Question 7

What does the public service act 2012 require?

Answer 7

all public sector organisations to monitor their supply chains to ensure what they buy creates additional benefits for society.