New from Free Movement: Briefing: is the modern slavery identification system in the UK being misused? | Sonia Lenegan

Yesterday, our brilliant Lindsay Cundall spoke at the North West Migrants’ Rights Conference, hosted by @gmiau.bsky.social and @gcnchambers.bsky.social. Events like this remind us why collaboration and solidarity are essential in the fight for justice and dignity for all migrants.

#RightToWork is crucial for survivors’ recovery, giving freedom, independence, and a chance to heal. The Home Office must speed up immigration and asylum processes so trafficking survivors aren’t left in limbo. Full report: www.atleu.org.uk/cases-news/u....

For survivors of trafficking and modern slavery, compensation is far more than a financial payment; it's about restoring dignity, autonomy, and justice, and a chance to rebuild their lives. #AcessToCompensation #EndTheExploitation

The Home Office's own guidance recognises that survivors of #ModernSlavery often delay disclosing their experiences, yet policies still penalise them for doing so. Instead of treating this as a suspicion, the government should focus on protection, not punishment and hostility.

Last month, we released our #UntappingThePower report, which highlights the importance of employing survivors in the anti-trafficking and advice sectors. Organisations must improve the opportunities for survivors in the workplace. Read the report here: www.atleu.org.uk/cases-news/u...

(1) We are disgusted by the recent comments from Shabana Mahmood suggesting that the #ModernSlavery system is being “misused”. Such remarks are not only unfounded, they are dangerous.

We’re the only UK charity providing specialist, holistic legal advice to make that possible. Stay connected, sign up for our mailing list today and join us in standing with survivors. www.atleu.org.uk#signup

🚨 The real emergency? Survivors of human trafficking and exploitation are left to face destitution, or worse, a return to exploitation. See how we’re fighting hostile policies: www.atleu.org.uk/cases-news/r...