The right to freedom of association and freedom of expression are central to combatting modern slavery and child labour.

Modern slavery and child labour are crimes and can never be tolerated. But they are also complex problems.

What will companies required to make a modern slavery statement include in it? It will be a bold consumer-facing brand that chooses to make only a minimal disclosure.

There is increasing awareness around modern slavery and labour exploitation. Not only within businesses but also by policymakers and the public.

The duty on large businesses to publish a slavery and human trafficking statement has now come into force.

Guidance from Anti-Slavery International and La Strada International for businesses to support the recruitment and employment of people displaced by conflict and address modern slavery risk in value chains through heightened human rights due diligence. 

ETI is among 25 organisations calling on President Obama to keep seafood workers safe from forced labour.