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Debbie from AFRUCA and the BME Anti-slavery Network highlights how the Modern Slavery Act needs to be applied. Prosecution is low. Let's focus on this today #PECconference
March 5, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Jess Phillips responds to questions on where we are going on modern slavery in the next 10 years. Some hopeful messages, despite the difficult circumstances. But is it a priority for the government beyond the Minister? #PECconference @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social
March 5, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Modern Slavery, 10 years on Keynote by MP Jess Philips, Minister for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls with Introduction, Q&A hosted by Julie Etchingham, ITV news at Ten Presenter. #PECConference
March 5, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Today #PECconference at the British Library. Looking back 10 years from the Modern Slavery Act. What does the future hold? What are our challenges? Some hope for cross -sectoral working and getting government out of silos to prevent trafficking and exploitation. Top of my list
March 5, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Important points raised by Jess Philips in the Q&A around next steps and also emphasising the need to listen to victims. #PECConference
@jessphillipsmp.bsky.social
March 5, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Now is the time to incorporate survivor voices into policy design and improve understanding, Eleanor Lyons, UK Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner at @modernslaverypec.bsky.social’s 10-years-on/where next event at the British Library #PECconference.
March 5, 2025 at 1:56 PM
#PECconference panel: Modern slavery in supply chains: where do we go from here?

There is agreement that Act has had some success but remains limited in its impact. What does the UK need to do to be effective?

Chaired by Dame Sara Thornton.
March 5, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Now at #PECconference - panel: 10 years since the Modern Slavery Act. What have we learned for the next ten years?

Ten years on from the Act, it is a moment to reflect on and refresh the UK’s approach. What should the UK’s policy priorities be?

Chaired by Jasmine O’Connor
March 5, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Great to be in London yesterday for the @modernslaverypec.bsky.social conference reflecting on 10 years of the Modern Slavery Act. Grateful for the opportunity to share reflections on the NI context. Much action promised and much to do. Reminded again of the importance of partnership. #PECconference
March 6, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Surprise speaker at the #PECconference!

Jess Phillips MP, Minister for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls, will deliver keynote speech.

Plus, Q&A hosted by Julie Etchingham, Presenter of ITV News at Ten.
March 5, 2025 at 12:21 PM
We're off with our #PECconference, with full house of participants.
As our director Murray Hunt remarked, it's heartening to see so many people caring about this issue amongst the general madness around us
March 5, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Opening challenge:
Jane Lasonder, Member of the Modern Slavery and Human Rights Policy and Evidence Centre Lived Experience Advisory Panel, opens the #PECconference.

"Survivors aren't stories walking on legs, they need to be embedded at every level of work against modern slavery"
March 5, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Is the term 'modern slavery' still useful?

Interesting to hear different views on this issue. There's acknowledgment it can be useful to some as a framing. On the other hand, slavery points to ownership. In business, people disassociate.

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March 5, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Now at #PECconference: How can we prevent modern slavery in policy and legislation?

How do we address root causes & ensure a joined-up approach? What can we learn from work in adjacent sectors i.e. as homelessness or labour standard enforcement?

Chaired by @tonyvaughanmp.bsky.social
March 5, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Fantastic to see @drleona.bsky.social on the final panel today on how we can prevent Modern Slavery in Policy and legislation.
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March 5, 2025 at 3:31 PM
We're very excited for our conference: "Ten years on from the Modern Slavery Act: Where next for modern slavery law and policy?" today the British Library.

Follow it at #PECconference.

@modernslaverypec.bsky.social is part of @oxhumanities.bsky.social at @ox.ac.uk and is funded by AHRC.
March 5, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Now at #PECconference:
Afternoon opening address by Eleanor Lyons, UK Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner
March 5, 2025 at 1:50 PM