1/3 Huge evidence burdens stop survivors getting help "I had little control...there was limited documentation or proof" explains lived experience campaigner We told @sianushka.bsky.social @opendemocracy.net "Survivors should be met with support not suspicion" www.opendemocracy.net/en/epstein-s...

Human rights underpin our everyday lives, often in invisible ways but always there when you need them. Easily sacrificed for political expediency. Hard felt by all of us when gone. ORG joined @libertyhq.bsky.social and hundreds of groups to defend the ECHR ✊ www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

The big hole in the new Employment Rights Act is that some workers still have to risk deportation to report labour abuses. So pleased that Baroness Hamwee is supporting our call for migrant workers to be able to report bad employers without fear: bills.parliament.uk/bills/3929/s...

Stereotyping CSE undermines public understanding, making it harder for professionals and the public to spot cases that don't fit the 'mould' Nearly 50 charities, survivors, law firms and academics have signed our letter to @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social: afterexploitation.com/2025/06/26/j...

Do you help asylum seekers apply for Section 4 and Section 95 support? Want to learn more about how to help your clients gather the best evidence, and make the strongest applications possible? Find out more about ASAP's next free online training on 16th of July: www.asaproject.org/training/upc...

Stereotyping CSE undermines public understanding, making it harder for professionals and the public to spot cases that don't fit the 'mould' Nearly 50 charities, survivors, law firms and academics have signed our letter to @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social: afterexploitation.com/2025/06/26/j...

Only 4% of adults referred as victims of modern slavery get counselling through the Home Office-funded scheme for survivors. In theory, survivors can get counselling via the NHS, but many are dismissed or face long delays: afterexploitation.com/2025/06/11/m... #UK #politics #news #uknews

Only 4% of adults referred as victims of modern slavery get counselling through the Home Office-funded scheme for survivors. In theory, survivors can get counselling via the NHS, but many are dismissed or face long delays: afterexploitation.com/2025/06/11/m... #UK #politics #news #uknews

The Data (Use and Access) Bill makes sweeping changes to information rights in the UK. The changes threaten survivors’ access to justice + privacy by - Limiting SARs - Granting data controllers more power - Weakening personal data safeguards Read the briefing: afterexploitation.com/2025/05/31/d...

"Emphasis on one ‘type’ of victim stops survivors coming forward" After Exploitation commissioned mental health advocate and survivor, Kate Elysia, to work with an artist illustrating her perspectives on exploitation. Read the interview with Kate here ⤵️ afterexploitation.com/2025/05/23/b...

Mimi Jalmasco speaking at the joint #SurvivorFutures webinar w/ VODW, @ilpaimmigration.bsky.social @kalayaan.org.uk @kingsartshums.bsky.social: "The best way to prevent re-trafficking of migrant domestic workers is reinstating our visa rights. The right to change employers and have real protection"

Webinar this Monday, 4-6pm 💻 Learn about re-trafficking and how it can relate to asylum cases Collaboration between @ilpaimmigration.bsky.social @afterexploitation.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social Voice of Domestic Workers + Kalayaan www.kcl.ac.uk/events/claim...

To understand Britain’s immigration system, if you’re caught in it, helping those who are, or just to learn more - use Right to Remain’s Toolkit: righttoremain.org.uk/toolkit/ Written for regular people by legal experts at @right-to-remain.bsky.social

Speaking to @migrantvoice.bsky.social, we said: "Survivors have the worst of both worlds: those who need support aren't guaranteed it, whilst survivors who want to return to work often can't because of immigration restrictions" www.migrantvoice.org/articles/lac... #ModernSlavery #Trafficking

Updated with the report stage amendments published this week

Maya really is so good at FOIs, I cannot recommend this workshop enough

Freedom of Information (FOI) requests can play a huge role in holding those with power to account. Join us on 8th May for a training workshop exploring how to create FOIs for impact, challenge refusals and get hard-to-reach information. afterexploitation.com/2025/04/07/i... #politics #democracy

📢FOI in the News! Thousands of trafficking victims reject government support for fear of deportation according to new FOI data obtained by the Observer and anti-slavery charity After Exploitation. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a... #Refugees #HomeOffice #joinCFOI #accountability

[Webinar - Survivors only] Tomorrow, we're joining Survivor Alliance to host a webinar on changes to sexual exploitation definitions in the UK. We'll cover: ▪️What the changes mean ▪️How they may impact survivors ▪️How we can campaign against the changes Sign up here: forms.gle/7rb5pgYbbyJw...

Each year, hundreds of modern slavery survivors are held in UK prisons. Many more get criminal records. How are so many opportunities to identify and support victim-survivors of trafficking / slavery being missed? Our fact sheet with Hibiscus explains: afterexploitation.com/2025/04/15/f...

Each year, hundreds of modern slavery survivors are held in UK prisons. Many more get criminal records. How are so many opportunities to identify and support victim-survivors of trafficking / slavery being missed? Our fact sheet with Hibiscus explains: afterexploitation.com/2025/04/15/f...

From yesterday: Ten years after the introduction of the Modern Slavery Act, safety is more elusive than ever | Sonia Lenegan

Today marks 10 years since the Modern Slavery Act, which centered on support for victims of trafficking. But trafficking must be stopped before it happens. With the Employment Rights Bill going through Parliament, there is an opportunity to address the conditions which allow trafficking to thrive.

Modern Slavery Act 10 years on. No civil proceedings brought against any business under Section 54. Survivors of modern slavery imprisoned for crimes they committed under the control of their traffickers despite Section 45.

"Survivors of slavery are now under more pressure to provide more evidence ... it is harder to challenge a rejection and access help" We talk through the 30-day deadline for reconsiderations, + our report w/ @antislavery.org. Via @freylindsay.bsky.social @forbes.com: www.forbes.com/sites/freyli...

"A recent survey by Women for Refugee Women found almost a quarter of women had been subjected to sexual harassment or abuse from another hotel resident, while 12% had experienced this from hotel staff."

Modern slavery survivors turned away from support now only have *30 days* to challenge a refusal Charities are working against the clock to get justice for survivors who shouldn't have been rejected in the first place. Read our briefing with @antislavery.org: afterexploitation.com/2025/03/20/r...

Modern slavery survivors turned away from support now only have *30 days* to challenge a refusal Charities are working against the clock to get justice for survivors who shouldn't have been rejected in the first place. Read our briefing with @antislavery.org: afterexploitation.com/2025/03/20/r...

🚨 OUT NOW New Anti-Trafficking Monitoring Group (ATMG) and @afterexploitation.bsky.social briefing provides an overview of the barriers faced by survivors unfairly excluded by the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) and the challenges to overturn these decisions.

The label 'sexual exploitation' is gate kept from survivors seeking help. Yet, when it comes to raids + enforcement, the term is being applied to consenting sex workers. Webinar on this tomorrow, 4pm GMT ⤵️ www.freedomunited.org/laws-to-address-sex-trafficking/ @freedomunitedhq.bsky.social

Exploited, recognised as a slavery victim, now facing deportation: one seafarer’s UK ordeal

Modern slavery can take place anywhere, and is all around. That is one of the, many, reasons why the UK needs stronger protections for victims. The Conservatives rolled back what was there, and Labour have refused to re-implement them. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

#ICYMI, on International Women's Day, we outlined how women who have survived exploitation continue to lead the fight for justice, but are being failed by stereotypes, inconsistent support, and restrictions on work. Read the full statement here ⤵️

Sex work and sexual exploitation mean different things. Conflating these terms makes it harder for professionals to understand the distinct needs of both groups. Read our explainer piece alongside @laurenmedlicott.bsky.social's powerful article here: www.bigissue.com/opinion/sexu...

This #InternationalWomensDay, we're celebrating the contributions of survivor women, and calling for an end to the disbelief, lottery of support, misinformation, and barriers to work they still face. Read our full statement here: afterexploitation.com/2025/03/08/i... #AcceleratedAction #IWD2025

Further criminalisation of sex work could be more dangerous for both sex workers and survivors of sexual exploitation, activists and charities have warned. My latest for @bigissue.com @afterexploitation.bsky.social www.bigissue.com/news/social-...

📢 Applications are now open for our 2025 Spokesperson Programme! 14 grassroots leaders will benefit from training, 1-2-1s, peer support & media opportunities so they can share their experiences & expertise in the media & beyond. Apply now! Deadline 21 March: www.sounddelivery.org.uk/spok.../trai...

The seasonal worker visa scheme has seen major issues of exploitation and abuse linked to its structure, inc limited opportunities to change employer, lack of regulation of labour standards. Highly problematic if five year extension is without measures to address www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Right to Remain is hosting a community discussion on 27th February, covering: 🚨 What immigration raids *are* and how you can support people in your community who may be affected 🚨The new citizenship ban and how to navigate the changes righttoremain.org.uk/immigration-...

This decision is appalling and cruel. The government must reverse it. It ignores reality - there are no safe routes for most people who need protection.

Campaigners have hailed a ‘watershed moment’ as changes to the Limitation Act 1980 remove the requirement for child sexual abuse victims to bring personal injury claims within three years of their 18th birthday inews.co.uk/news/child-r...

Yesterday, the Government posted shocking footage of people being taken from detention centres - by force - and put on deportation flights. This act of performative cruelty gives rise to racism and could have dangerous consequences. www.theguardian.com/politics/202... 1/2

In 2024, 51 people seeking asylum died whilst in the care of the Home Office. We are appalled at the inhumane way that people seeking asylum are treated. To read the The Guardian article: tinyurl.com/54ajsunr To read our 2024 report on Home Office accommodation: tinyurl.com/ms7zrv4r

Our new #AIUnderWatch report, co-produced with people seeking #asylum, explores the errors and opacity surrounding #AI mechanisms, and the racist and ableist ramifications of AI in the asylum system. Read more: https://buff.ly/42I3A8Q

PLP are proud to launch a new guide to Public Interest Interventions, supported by A&O Shearman, Landmark Chambers and orgs like @justicehq.bsky.social, @the3million.bsky.social & @biddetention.bsky.social Join us on Feb 26 to learn all about interventions 👇 publiclawproject.org.uk/events/plp-i...

Now more than ever, we need this statement on grooming narratives. Today, we are joined by 70+ survivors, academics, charities and experts on exploitation calling an end to damaging stereotypes and the start of real support for victims and survivors: afterexploitation.com/2025/01/15/j...

There's just 2 days left to sign up for the first session of our training for further education colleges with @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social on Welcoming Refugees: an overview and introduction 😱 🔊 training.reuk.org/sanctuary #FurtherEducation #RefugeeEducation

One FOI found that one in four local councils in England offer no standalone training on modern slavery to staff. Failure on the part of local authorities to implement effective training is putting vulnerable people at risk. Here's how. www.bigissue.com/news/social-...

The UK's asylum system isn't just broken—it's failing everyone. While the gov's new Bill claims solutions, it misses the heart of the crisis. It's time for something better. This Valentine's Day join the call for a fair new plan #FairBeginsHere shorturl.at/N38tm

Former seasonal agricultural workers have gathered outside the Home Office today to protest working conditions on farms and better modern slavery protections. Organised by @uvwunion.bsky.social Landworkers Alliance and Libera.